How to hire a global product manager

How to hire a global product manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step global product manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a global product manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new global product manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a global product manager do?

Post a global product manager job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a global product manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A global product manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, global product managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of global product managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Global Product Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Global Product Manager	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$40-75
   Media Manager	Media managers oversee the department that works on the different communication needs of the company. They execute the communications strategies of the company... Show more	$31-67
   Product Director	The duties of a product director depend on one's place or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing the product development operations to ensure smooth flow and efficiency, devise strategies to improve processes, gather relevant data such as sales and customer feedback, and coordinate with different departments in developing new products and services... Show more	$50-101

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Product Management
   • Global Product
   • Market Research
   • Lifecycle Management
   • Cycle Management
   • Product Line
   • Project Management
   • Product Development
   • Market Trends
   • Product Portfolio
   • Product Roadmap
   • Competitive Analysis
   • Product Strategy
   • Business Cases

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead roll out of SaaS document management solution.
   • Create detailed specs for and manage development of brand-specific website and CRM.
   • Initiate and deploy job process optimization program (s) to ensure talent acquisition organizations are achieving the highest possible ROI.
   • Launch hybrid cloud strategy for managing e-mail security.
   • Lead cross-functional team in pioneering the application/game download ecosystem with the implementation of Java games and generating significant new revenue stream.
   • Utilize SQL to support data-driven analysis and decision processes to inform project prioritization, assess feature effectiveness, and troubleshoot issues.

   More global product manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your global product manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A global product manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, global product managers' average salary in hawaii is 40% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level global product managers earn 46% less than senior-level global product managers.
   • Certifications. A global product manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a global product manager's salary.

   Average global product manager salary

   $116,060yearly

   $55.80 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level global product manager salary

   $85,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average global product manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$140,849	$68
   2	Connecticut	$136,843	$66
   3	New York	$128,826	$62
   4	Utah	$127,784	$61
   5	Massachusetts	$125,986	$61
   6	Michigan	$124,794	$60
   7	Pennsylvania	$118,799	$57
   8	Washington	$114,736	$55
   9	Arizona	$114,531	$55
   10	Oregon	$113,696	$55
   11	Ohio	$108,577	$52
   12	Illinois	$106,237	$51
   13	North Carolina	$106,156	$51
   14	Maryland	$105,631	$51
   15	Texas	$105,327	$51
   16	Minnesota	$103,709	$50
   17	District of Columbia	$102,173	$49
   18	Indiana	$99,891	$48
   19	Colorado	$97,505	$47
   20	Louisiana	$93,372	$45

   Average global product manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$175,077	$84.17
   2	Meta	$172,599	$82.98	973
   3	Google	$157,161	$75.56	270
   4	Netflix	$152,921	$73.52	47
   5	Apple	$147,449	$70.89	69
   6	Citi	$146,208	$70.29	27
   7	PayPal	$144,169	$69.31	74
   8	The Walt Disney Company	$143,396	$68.94	93
   9	Pinterest	$138,076	$66.38	23
   10	Square	$137,177	$65.95
   11	J.P. Morgan	$134,698	$64.76
   12	Koch Industries	$134,585	$64.70	1
   13	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$134,095	$64.47	2
   14	Dermalogica	$132,848	$63.87
   15	Cisco	$132,560	$63.73	226
   16	Yahoo	$127,643	$61.37
   17	Novartis	$126,332	$60.74	4
   18	IFF	$125,528	$60.35	1
   19	ServiceNow	$125,347	$60.26	108
   20	PPG	$124,878	$60.04	3

4. Writing a global product manager job description

   A job description for a global product manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a global product manager job description:

   Global product manager job description example

   The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a market-driven global company serving customers in more than 100 countries. We own and operate manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Through our global sales and manufacturing networks, we are able to deliver the products and services our customers need, where and when they need them.
   What You are Accountable For?
   
   The Lubrizol corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Global Product Manager who will support our Beauty and Home businesses within Lubrizol's Life Sciences portfolio. As a Global Product Manager, you are accountable for the profitability and growth of designated Life Sciences product lines with a key focus on developing and implementing strategically identified new external partnerships and technologies. Your business acumen, cross-functional project/process leadership, and ongoing lifecycle management will expand Lubrizol's product portfolio while driving continued growth and financial performance.
   
   Essential Job Functions
   Driving business growth by implementing external partnerships for products, technology and/or alternative supply options Working collaboratively with marketing and sales teams globally to develop business cases, supply agreements, and successful new product launches Managing product portfolio and life cycle to maximize growth and financial performance Develop and manage product line strategies & technology roadmaps Provide product line positioning and pricing support for current business and global bids Proactively communicate plans and programs to cross functional teams, globally Prioritizing business needs with operations, procurement, and supply chain to maximize service and capabilities to customers resulting in improved financial performance Developing, refining, and improving cross functional business processes and results through use of metrics, KPIs, and communication
   Skills, Qualifications, Experience:
   Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, chemistry or engineering preferred Proven experiences in implementing new to business external partnerships Demonstrated strategy development with global execution using business acumen and quantitative analysis, as shown through exceptional financial results Proven ability to successfully lead cross functional teams through uncertainty Minimum of 5 years combined experience between project and product management, familiarity with development of contracts and supply agreements is preferred This office based position will be located at our global headquarters in Brecksville, OH with infrequent travel requirements (<10%)
   While headquartered in the United States, Lubrizol is truly a global specialty chemical company. We have a major presence in five global regions and do business in more than 100 countries. Our corporate culture ensures that Lubrizol is one company throughout the world, but you will find each region is a unique place to work, live and play.
   
   Lubrizol is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic or trait protected by federal, state, or local law.
   
   #LI-LB1

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find global product managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your global product manager job on Zippia to find and recruit global product manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit global product managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new global product manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the global product manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new global product manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a global product manager?