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United Rentals

Product Development Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$114K - $142K/yr

Pilot new technologies with internal teams and select customers to validate effectiveness and ... product development, project management, or R&D * Experience introducing and managing complex ...

USAA

Product Development Manager (P&C Property)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$113K - $142K/yr

The Opportunity As a dedicated Product Development Manager you will drive member experience and ... Supports the development of new products into target strategic markets. Provides support for ...

rogersco

New Business Development Manager

Chandler, AZ · On-site

... to new product and application roadmaps * Provide structured VOC feedback to PLM, R&D, and ... Product Line Management (PLM), Technical Service Engineering (TSE), Engineering,and Operations team ...

Bad Birdie

Junior Product Developer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, this person will help keep samples, materials, product information, development trackers, and vendor communication organized and moving forward. You will ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for new product development manager in Arizona is $118,338.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,700.00 and $133,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between New Product Development Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectNew Product Development ManagerProduct Manager
Primary FocusOverseeing the development of new products from concept to launchManaging existing products' lifecycle, features, and market fit
Required SkillsInnovation, project management, cross-functional collaborationMarket analysis, user experience, strategic planning
Work EnvironmentR&D teams, engineering, design departmentsMarketing, sales, customer support teams
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, tech, consumer goodsWidespread across tech, retail, software industries

While both roles involve product development, the New Product Development Manager primarily focuses on creating new products from scratch, coordinating R&D efforts, and managing innovation projects. In contrast, the Product Manager typically oversees the lifecycle of existing products, ensuring they meet market needs and business goals. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and find suitable candidates for each role.

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

To thrive as a New Product Development Manager, you need expertise in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and project leadership, typically supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with product management tools (such as Jira or Trello), CAD software, and methodologies like Agile or Stage-Gate is often required. Exceptional communication, creativity, and cross-functional collaboration skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for successfully guiding products from concept to market launch while meeting business objectives and customer needs.

What are the main challenges a new product development manager faces when bringing a product from concept to market?

A New Product Development Manager often encounters challenges such as aligning cross-functional teams, managing shifting project timelines, and balancing innovation with cost and feasibility constraints. Effective communication and adaptability are essential, as the role requires close collaboration with marketing, engineering, supply chain, and executive stakeholders. Navigating these complexities while ensuring that the product meets both customer needs and business objectives is a key part of the position.
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Infographic showing various New Product Development Manager job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,338 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

Project Manager - New Product Development

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Flagstaff, AZ • On-site

Full-time

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W. L. Gore & Associates rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Project Manager - New Product Development
Req Id: 1524
State/Province: Arizona
Business: Gore Medical Products
Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians
Sub-Category: Engineering
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posting Start Date: 7/29/26
Posting End Date: 8/15/26
About the Role
We are looking for a New Product Development (NDP) Project Manager to join our Cardiac Research and Development (R&D) team. In this role, the Associate will be accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time, and within budget and scope, by leveraging best practice project management methodologies. This Associate will lead a cross-functional Project Team which may include Concept Development, Product Development, or a Technology Transfer, on Cardiac prioritized R&D projects.
This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the cross-functional NPD project team in detailed planning and execution of scope for the entire project, including concept development, product development, successful product launch, and commercialization support
  • Partner with the marketing function to ensure the project meets the business objectives and fitness for use requirements
  • Partner with technical and operations leaders to ensure the product and process designs meet business objectives
  • Facilitate the definition of the project requirements, assumptions, and financial and resource needs, and facilitate trade-off decisions and project change requests as needed
  • Integrate and maintain a project master schedule and successfully manage the critical path through prioritization and trade-off decisions to achieve project milestones
  • Lead the core team, including subject matter experts, to proactively identify, assess, and plan appropriate responses to project risks; support effective risk management, uncertainty planning, and timely issue resolution to maintain project timelines
  • Develop communication and stakeholder strategies and represent project status and performance at each stage gate and business reviews
  • Facilitate resolution of interpersonal and team performance issues within the team and escalate issues to business leaders, functional leaders, and decision makers, as appropriate
  • Establish clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from Associates and act immediately to appropriately address negatively impactful or unfair behavior

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or a Bachelor's degree combined with professional experience in technical functions
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development or similar project-based work within the medical device field, including experience across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience working on cross-functional project teams in a regulated product development environment
  • Demonstrated experience creating and supporting an inclusive work environment, with a clear understanding of equitable practices and expectations
  • Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices, including scheduling and critical path management using tools such as MS Project
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex information and competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with leaders, peers, and project team members
  • Demonstrated ability to support sound project decision-making through definition of scope, assumptions, timelines, and trade-offs
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to facilitate alignment and execution toward shared business objectives
  • Ability to travel up to 15% within the US, primarily to Arizona facilities

Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects of increasing complexity
  • Experience leading New Product Development projects through the full lifecycle, with demonstrated expertise in Design Control or a similar regulated environment
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) credential

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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