Product Development Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, kuwait, saudi with 5 recent postings.
A Product Development Manager in the GCC region requires excel, project management, negotiation, procurement, compliance. Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,550 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Product Development Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Hilton Foods
- IFFCO Group
- Takamol Holding
- Deeko Bahrain W.L.L
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- saudi
- uae
- 01
: Product Development & Project management: Serve as the primary technical contact for soap bar and noodle development across all markets, addressing formulation
- 02
related queries and defining product specifications. Lead the formulation development of various types of bar soaps in alignment with business
- 03
· To be the driving force in the development of new products, ranges, adding to existing ranges by extending the number of SKUs, and instrumental in automation or labor saving techniques.
- 04
· To ensure proper market information is received from the local sales and export department so that we can ensure any new product/ range developed is competitive from the start.
- 05
· Ensure equipment on commissioning performs against expectations. If not, need to correct or get compensation on performance levels.
- 06
· To conceptualize/ envision new designs/ materials and changes to current product standards to meet changing market needs.
- 07
· To design major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
- 08
· To work with a cross functional team to develop new products and/or improve existing/ current products.
More Free Tools
Everything you need for your next role in the GCC. No sign-up, no paywall — just the tools.
- 01Open
CV Score Checker
AIUpload your CV for an instant score, ATS check, and personalised recommendations.
- 02Open
Cover Letter Generator
AITailored cover letter for any job — paste the JD, get a draft in seconds.
- 03Open
Interview Practice
AIAnswer real interview questions. Get instant feedback on clarity, depth, and STAR structure.
- 04Open
JD Generator
For hiringDraft a complete job description — responsibilities, requirements, and scope — from a one-line brief.
