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Apparel Product Development Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Product Development Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$134K - $167K/yr

Snap-on is a leading global innovator in automotive diagnostic equipment, seeking a Product Development Manager. The role involves leading technical management of CMS platforms, Azure cloud migration ...

Product Development Manager

Brook Park, OH · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

As we expand our portfolio, we are seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the creation and launch of next-generation credit card products. This role is key to driving innovation ...

$107K - $133K/yr

As a Product Development Manager (PDM) within its Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), you will be focused on driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing and preparing ...

Product Development Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

As a Product Development Manager (PDM) within its Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), you will be focused on driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing and preparing ...

Product Development Manager

Needham, MA

$124K - $155K/yr

Preferred * Experience managing global engineering teams across multiple time zones, ideally including the US, UK, and China. * Background in connected product, IoT, or smart home development.

Product Development Manager

$117K - $146K/yr

As a Product Development Manager (PDM) within its Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), you will be focused on driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing and preparing ...

Product Development Manager

Branch, LA

$94K - $118K/yr

As a Product Development Manager (PDM) within its Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), you will be focused on driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing and preparing ...

Product Development Manager, Beverages

Irving, TX · On-site

$109K - $137K/yr

Product Development Manager will help support the development of new products and packaging for the business unit. Will cultivate consumer insights, market data and trends that help their business ...

Travelzoo is seeking a Product Development Manager in our New York office. Do you feel... * Driven to manage all phases of the design process, from initial wireframes and mockups to final hand-off ...

The Associate New Product Development Manager will work with customers (Hyperscalers/OEMs/ODMs), partners, and internal customers to ensure that we are developing new products that align with market ...

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Strategic Product Development Manager

Nashua, NH · On-site

$115K - $144K/yr

The Strategic Product Development Manager will work throughout the industry and with cross-functional teams to drive the development and marketing of Amphenol's 224G, 336G, 448G, and PCIe Gen 7+ High ...

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How much do apparel product development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for apparel product development manager in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an apparel product development manager do?

An Apparel Product Development Manager oversees the design, development, and production of clothing products from concept to final manufacturing. They collaborate with designers, sourcing teams, and manufacturers to ensure that garments meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements. Their role involves fabric selection, prototyping, fit testing, and ensuring products align with brand standards and market trends. Additionally, they manage communication between teams to streamline the development process and resolve production challenges.

What are some of the main challenges faced by an apparel product development manager in their day-to-day work?

Apparel Product Development Managers often navigate challenges such as balancing creative design vision with manufacturing feasibility, managing tight timelines, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including designers, suppliers, and production teams. Ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness while meeting ever-changing market trends can also be demanding. A key part of the job involves troubleshooting unexpected issues in prototyping or production and adapting quickly to changes in materials, sourcing, or consumer demands. Success in this role relies on strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to maintain focus under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apparel product development manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apparel Product Development Manager, you need strong knowledge of textiles, garment construction, and the product development lifecycle, typically backed by a degree in fashion, textiles, or a related field. Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, Adobe Illustrator, and sometimes certifications in project management or supply chain operations are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart, enabling them to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships. These competencies are essential for efficiently bringing apparel concepts to market while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

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Infographic showing various Apparel Product Development Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,987 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Product Development Manager

Snap-on

San Jose, CA • On-site

$134K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
Snap-on is a leading global innovator in automotive diagnostic equipment, seeking a Product Development Manager. The role involves leading technical management of CMS platforms, Azure cloud migration, and providing operational support while collaborating with various teams to align core systems with business needs.
Responsibilities:
• Own CMS platforms, localization workflows, authoring support applications, and product content release systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable operations.
• Apply Agile methodology, Azure DevOps practices, and appropriate AI development accelerators to improve planning, delivery visibility, engineering productivity, code quality, and release execution.
• Guide the design, modernization, and support of complex content, database, and cloud platform solutions, including enterprise SQL Server and Microsoft Azure database strategy, operations, architecture, cloud migration, and modernization.
• Set technical direction and coordinate project delivery with engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, content, localization, business stakeholders, and external professional service providers.
• Plan and manage Azure cloud migration and modernization activities from assessment and readiness through cutover and post-migration optimization.
• Define operational standards for availability, recovery, monitoring, patching, access control, incident response, and environment reliability.
• Maintain application, database, and Azure security controls, including access management, data protection, audit readiness, vulnerability remediation, and policy compliance.
• Drive automation and repeatable processes for deployments, maintenance, monitoring, environment provisioning, operational reporting, and release readiness.
• Lead offshore development teams and globally distributed DBA teams, ensuring clear priorities, technical alignment, delivery accountability, skill development, and regional coverage.
• Resolve design constraints, technical risks, and conflicting requirements while ensuring appropriate technical documentation, design reviews, operational procedures, and release readiness materials are completed.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, cost estimates, expense and capital budgets, and monitor delivery and spending against approved scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Identify opportunities for technical improvement, innovation, and intellectual property protection, and manage related IP activities in accordance with Snap-on corporate guidelines.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, data management, or equivalent work experience
• 8-10+ years of related experience, including experience leading technical teams or platform operations teams
• Experience managing CMS platforms, and product content release systems
• Experience leading SQL Server and Azure database environments, including database architecture, operations, Azure cloud migration, and modernization
Company:
Snap-on is a global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service. Founded in 1920, the company is headquartered in Kenosha, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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