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New Product Development Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Product Development Manager

Westfield Center, OH · Hybrid

$100K - $126K/yr

Job Summary The Product Development Manager is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, development ... Works in partnership with Product Managers to determine strategies for new product launches ...

Product Development Manager

Westfield Center, OH · On-site

$116K - $145K/yr

Job Summary The Product Development Manager is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, development ... Works in partnership with Product Managers to determine strategies for new product launches ...

Product Development Manager

Blanchester, OH · On-site

$101K - $127K/yr

... Development Manage with 5-7 years of experience leading product development and innovation ... Lead the design and development of new physical product concepts from opportunity identification ...

Product Development Manager

Blanchester, OH

$101K - $127K/yr

... Development Manage with 5-7 years of experience leading product development and innovation ... Lead the design and development of new physical product concepts from opportunity identification ...

Product Development Manager

Brook Park, OH

$107K - $134K/yr

Job Category Sales, Marketing & Product Management Position Summary CFNA is a leader in financial ... Responsibilities New Product Development * Develop and execute the product roadmap for each of CFNA ...

Product Development Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$109K - $137K/yr

 5-6+ years of progressive food product development and formulation experience within the food manufacturing industry.  1-2+ years of leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing ...

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

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for new product development manager in Ohio is $120,727.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,900.00 and $135,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various New Product Development Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,727 per year, or $58 per hour.

Product Development Manager

Cleveland, OH • On-site


Medical Mutual of Ohio

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

94th of 315 rated insurance

People enjoy working here

Good employer

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$111K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
Note: This is a hybrid position located in Brooklyn, OH, with a three-day per week onsite requirement.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Product Development Manager II
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for the development and overall success of the product strategies for the assigned product line. The Product manager will manage the process to identify, assess and implement products and services, including the development and oversight of the product roadmap and the lifecycle management of the product. This role acts as the product subject matter expert and works collaboratively with internal business areas and external customers to gather feedback, develop strategies, create requirements and participate in implementation. This role engages cross functionally within the health plan to promote strategies and tactics to drive innovation, growth and efficiency through product development. Additionally, this role monitors product performance and recommends product strategies, which could include new products or services, benefit enhancements or sunsetting underperforming products or product features. This role contributes to the overall success of the products including membership growth, margin, customer experience and other key operational metrics.
Responsibilities:
  • Develops a clear product vision, strategy and roadmap that aligns with business goals and addresses customer needs. This involves setting product priorities, defining features and outlining timelines.
  • Conducts market research and gathers insights to identify customer needs, preferences and trends that can inform the product decisions.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional business partners to obtain relevant market intelligence, stakeholder feedback, product and portfolio performance and regulatory requirements to develop a comprehensive product roadmap.
  • Works with competitive intelligence team to monitor local and national competitor products, positioning, strategies and industry trends.
  • Manages the product lifecycle by monitoring product performance to measure the success of a product, making modifications to improve performance or recommend consolidation/replacement/closure of underperforming products.
  • Leads the development of a business proposal for product portfolio enhancements which identifies the business opportunity, estimated cost and operational impact of the proposed product changes.
  • Works closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing and positioning for the product. This includes product messaging and supporting the product launch.
  • Develops and delivers sales and broker training on new products or enhancements
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Product Development Manager
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for the development and overall success of the product strategies for the assigned portfolio or product line. The Product manager will manage the process to identify, assess and implement products and services, including the development and oversight of the product roadmap and the lifecycle management of the product portfolio. This role acts as the product subject matter expert and works collaboratively with internal business areas and external customers to gather feedback, develop strategies, create requirements and participate in implementation. This role engages cross functionally within the health plan to promote strategies and tactics to drive innovation, growth and efficiency through product development. This role works with multiple products to coordinate multiple products into a portfolio strategy. Additionally, this role monitors product performance and recommends product strategies, which could include new products or services, benefit enhancements or sunsetting underperforming products or product features. This role contributes to the overall success of the products including membership growth, margin, customer experience and other key operational metrics.
Responsibilities:
  • Develops a clear portfolio and/or product vision, strategy and roadmap that aligns with business goals and addresses customer needs. This involves setting product priorities, defining features and outlining timelines.
  • Collaborates with Product Managers to synthesize multiple product strategies into an overall portfolio strategy
  • Conducting market research and gathering insights to identify customer needs, preferences and trends that can inform the product decisions.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional business partners to obtain relevant market intelligence, stakeholder feedback, product and portfolio performance and regulatory requirements to develop a comprehensive product roadmap.
  • Manages the product lifecycle by monitoring product performance to measure the success of a product, making modifications to improve performance or recommend consolidation/replacement/closure of underperforming products.
  • Leads the development of a business proposal for product portfolio enhancements which identifies the business opportunity, estimated cost and operational impact of the proposed product changes.
  • Works closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing and positioning for the product. This includes product messaging and supporting the product launch.
  • Develops and delivers sales and broker training on new products or enhancements
  • Mentors and guides other Product Managers
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Product Development Manager II
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Health Care Administration or equivalent of training and/or experience
  • 2 years' experience as a product manager or working closely with product management/development
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Ability to work in matrixed environment
  • Strong working knowledge of health insurance products
  • Strong skills in MS Office products including MS teams, Excel and Powerpoint

Senior Product Development Manager
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Health Care Administration or equivalent of training and/or experience
  • 5 years of experience as a product manager
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Ability to work in matrixed environment
  • Strong working knowledge of health insurance products
  • Strong skills in MS Office products including MS teams, Excel and PowerPoint

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
  • We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
  • Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
  • On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
  • Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
  • The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
  • Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
  • Employee bonus program.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
  • Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
  • Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
  • After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:
  • Career development programs and classes.
  • Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
  • Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
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