This week I shared the latest PM Jobs Report on LinkedIn and Reddit. The deeper dive that can’t fit into a single LinkedIn post is below.
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The big takeaways
With 21K open listings, the PM Job Market is showing mixed signals with a 5.9% decrease from June. The US market remains dominant but faces headwinds, while APAC shows remarkable growth at 10% month-over-month.
My regional breakdown reveals concerning trends in the EEA with a 23% decline, stability in the UK, and emerging opportunities in LATAM. Seniority data shows challenges for junior roles while leadership positions grow.
Work environments continue to evolve with on-site positions still dominating at 52.2%, hybrid arrangements stabilising, and remote opportunities experiencing a significant 24% month-over-month decrease.
Regional breakdown
Here’s how it’s looking across different regions in the world.
United States: The market leader is facing headwinds
The US market maintains its dominant position with 8,900 PM jobs (43.2% of global positions), but there are clear headwinds with a 6.3% month-over-month decline. That’s 594 fewer positions than last month, and a concerning 9.5% drop from July 2024. If you’re job hunting in the US right now, you’re facing more competition for fewer roles.
APAC: An emerging growth region
The APAC region is showing remarkable resilience with 4,256 PM jobs and a robust 10% month-over-month increase. That’s 400 new positions since June. While there’s still an 8.3% year-over-year decline, the impressive 12% growth over the past six months suggests a strong recovery trajectory. For PMs willing to relocate or work remotely for APAC companies, this region presents growing opportunities.
EEA: Significant market contraction
I’m particularly concerned about the EEA market, which is experiencing a dramatic 23% month-over-month decline with 3,894 PM jobs (1,167 fewer positions than last month). Though it’s up 6.4% from six months ago, the 17% year-over-year contraction indicates structural challenges that European product managers should be aware of. If you’re in this region, it might be worth expanding your search to include other markets.
United Kingdom: Stable, but down
The UK market presents a mixed picture with 1,228 PM jobs. While there’s a modest 4.3% month-over-month decline (55 fewer positions), there is stability in the market since February. The 12% year-over-year decline suggests the UK isn’t on pace for growth. For UK-based product managers, patience and persistence will be key as this market continues to stabilise.
LATAM: Strong growth potential
LATAM has seen strange growth trends the last year. Recently, there were 824 PM jobs showing healthy 6% month-over-month growth (47 new positions) and impressive 23% year-over-year expansion. The 24% decline from six months ago indicates some volatility, but the overall trend points to LATAM as an emerging PM market hub.
Seniority levels
The market continues to be dominated by mid-level positions, with interesting shifts across seniority levels:
Junior PMs: Ongoing challenges for new entrants
Only 464 positions are available globally for junior product managers. This represents a concerning 5.5% month-over-month decrease with 27 fewer jobs than last month. The long-term outlook appears challenging with a substantial 9.9% decrease over the past six months.
Mid-level PMs: Market dominance despite contraction
Mid-level positions continue to dominate the market with 16,788 opportunities available. While these roles represent a substantial 66.3% of the total market, they’ve experienced a notable 5.6% month-over-month decline, translating to 990 fewer positions than in June.
Senior PMs: Slowly declining
The market currently offers 4,445 senior PM positions, making up 17.6% of all available roles. Despite their significant market share, these positions have seen a 7% decline from six months ago, indicating a gradual contraction in senior-level opportunities.
Product Leaders: Strong growth trajectory
Leadership roles show impressive resilience with 3,613 positions available, representing 14.3% of the market. This category stands out with a positive 4.8% month-over-month increase (164 new positions) and remarkable 23% growth compared to six months ago.
Work environment trends
The distribution of work models continues to evolve. While On-site has ticked above 50%, it remains below it’s 1 year peak of 54% back in November 2024.
On-site: The traditional workplace holds strong
On-site positions continue to dominate the market with 11,016 jobs available, representing 52.2% of all PM opportunities. Despite the slight 0.7% month-over-month decrease (81 fewer jobs), traditional office settings remain the preferred environment for most employers.
Hybrid: Finding the perfect balance
Hybrid arrangements are showing promising stability with 5,625 positions available, making up 26.6% of the total market. With a marginal 0.6% month-over-month increase (35 additional jobs), this flexible work model continues to gain traction as companies balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Remote: A strong month followed by a big contraction
The remote work landscape is experiencing a significant shift with 4,480 positions available, accounting for 21.2% of all PM roles. The dramatic 24% month-over-month decrease (1,436 fewer jobs) follows a strong month of growth in June, but is at its lowest point of 2025 so far as a share of open roles.
That's it for this month's report.
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Wishing you success,
James