February is here, and with it comes the strongest PM job market report I've tracked in over a year.

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The big takeaways

With nearly 26,000 open listings, the global PM job market posted a powerful 12% rebound in February after January's slight decline. Here's what stood out:

• Every single region grew — a rare occurrence that signals broad-based recovery.
• The UK surged 21%, the strongest regional performance, now up 27% year-over-year.
• The US bounced back 15% after a soft January, with 11,396 open roles.
• Canada jumped 19%, continuing its run as one of the most resilient markets (up 37% YoY).
• Remote work is back — up 12% this month and a remarkable 43% over six months.
• All seniority levels grew in lockstep, with Senior PM (+13%), PM (+12%), Leadership (+12%), and Associate (+11%) all posting double-digit gains.
• LATAM finally stabilised with modest 1.2% growth after months of contraction, though it remains down 28% year-over-year.

For job seekers, February's message is clear: the market is heating up. If you've been waiting for the right moment to intensify your search, this is it.

Regional breakdown

United States: Strong rebound after soft January

The US market opened February with 11,396 PM jobs, up 15% after January's -2.6% dip. This puts the US up 24% year-over-year — the highest annual growth among major markets.

Associate roles spiked 28%, though they remain down 38% over six months. Mid-level PM positions grew 16%, while Senior PM (+13%) and Leadership (+12%) showed balanced growth.

On-site and Remote both jumped 20%, while Hybrid pulled back slightly (-4.9%). The US continues to favour in-office arrangements, but remote opportunities are clearly expanding.

APAC: Steady recovery continues

APAC reached 4,371 roles, up 9.2% month-over-month and 11% year-over-year. Senior PM roles led growth at 14%, while Leadership was more modest at 4%.

The region is seeing a shift towards on-site work (+11%), with Hybrid declining (-6%) and Remote barely moving (+1.6%). APAC remains a market favouring traditional work arrangements.

EEA: Sustained momentum with strong remote growth

The EEA posted 5,376 jobs, up 10% this month and an impressive 28% year-over-year. This continues the positive trajectory from January.

The standout story here is remote work: up 8.2% this month, 77% over six months, and 116% year-over-year. If you're seeking remote roles in Europe, the EEA is clearly the place to look.

Leadership roles surged 44% over two months, suggesting European companies are investing in product leadership.

United Kingdom: Leading the charge

The UK had the strongest month of any region with 1,652 jobs, up 21% after January's -11% decline. The market is now 27% higher than a year ago.

Growth was strong across all levels: Associate (+30%), Senior PM (+28%), Leadership (+28%), and PM (+18%). Hybrid roles jumped 27%, while Remote (+10%) and On-site (+18%) also grew.

The UK continues to offer excellent flexibility for job seekers.

Canada: Resilience confirmed

Canada reached 948 roles, up 19% after January's -10% dip. Year-over-year growth of 37% makes Canada one of the fastest-growing markets globally.

Associate roles exploded 64%, now up 500% over six months (from a small base). Leadership positions grew 19%, with Senior PM (+21%) and PM (+17%) also posting strong gains.

Hybrid roles led work environment growth at 29%, with On-site (+17%) and Remote (+14%) also positive.

LATAM: Signs of stabilisation

LATAM showed modest growth to 755 roles, up 1.2% after months of decline. However, the region remains down 28% year-over-year — the weakest annual performance.

Mid-level PM roles grew 2.5%, but Senior PM (-3.7%), Associate (-14%), and Leadership (-12%) all contracted. On-site roles surged 20% while Remote dropped 8.3%.

LATAM is stabilising but recovery remains fragile.

Middle East: Steady growth continues

The Middle East reached 930 roles, up 3.9% month-over-month and 21% year-over-year. Growth was moderate but consistent.

Associate PM roles jumped 20%, with Leadership also strong at 17%. The standout trend is remote work: up 13% this month, 88% over six months, and 97% year-over-year. The Middle East is rapidly embracing flexibility.

Seniority trends

Associate roles: Volatile but growing overall

Associate PM positions grew 11% globally, with massive regional variation. Canada (+64%), UK (+30%), US (+28%), and Middle East (+20%) all surged, while EEA (-7.1%) and LATAM (-14%) declined.

The volatility suggests companies are making targeted bets on entry-level talent rather than broad hiring.

Mid-level PMs: Consistent growth across regions

Mid-level roles grew 12% globally, with remarkable consistency across regions. The UK led at 18%, followed by Canada (17%), US (16%), and EEA (12%). Even LATAM showed modest growth (2.5%).

This is the core of the market, and the consistent growth is encouraging for job seekers.

Senior PMs: Strong across the board

Senior PM roles grew 13% globally. The UK led with 28%, followed by Canada (21%), APAC (14%), and US (13%). Only LATAM saw decline (-3.7%).

Over six months, UK (+34%), EEA (+33%), and LATAM (+23%) show the strongest senior role growth, suggesting sustained demand for experienced individual contributors.

Product leaders: Balanced growth with regional variation

Leadership roles grew 12% globally, with UK (+28%), Canada (+19%), Middle East (+17%), and US (+12%) leading. LATAM was the only region with significant decline (-12%).

The EEA's two-month leadership growth of 44% is particularly notable, signalling investment in product organisation building.

Work environment

On-site: The dominant model grows stronger

On-site positions grew 13% globally, led by LATAM (+20%), US (+20%), and UK (+18%). Every region except EEA (+3.4%) saw double-digit or near-double-digit growth.

On-site remains the majority of listings in most markets, and the growth suggests companies continue investing in in-office work.

Hybrid: Modest but steady growth

Hybrid roles grew 8.3% globally, the slowest of the three work models. Canada (+29%) and UK (+27%) led, while APAC (-6%), LATAM (-6.8%), and Middle East (-7%) contracted.

Hybrid appears to be consolidating in certain markets rather than expanding broadly.

Remote: The comeback continues

Remote work grew 12% globally, now up 43% over six months and 28% year-over-year. This confirms the flexibility trend is firmly re-established after the pullbacks of mid-2025.

The EEA leads with 116% YoY growth, followed by Middle East (97%), UK (52%), and APAC (23%). If remote work is your priority, Europe and the Middle East offer the strongest trajectories.

That's it for this month's report.

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