Live job postings
4,290
as of 28 Jun 2026
Demand index
2.22%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$100k
$100,000
Salary range
$80k – $140k
$80,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Strategic Product RoadmappingData-Driven Decision Making & AnalyticsCross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementUser Research & Customer EmpathyAgile & Scrum MethodologiesProduct Discovery & ValidationExperimentation & A/B TestingTechnical Aptitude (e.g., APIs, System Architecture)Prioritisation Frameworks (RICE, ICE, MoSCoW)Communication & PresentationFinancial Acumen & Business Case DevelopmentAI/ML Product Integration Knowledge
AI impact on this career
AI is shifting the Product Manager role from execution-focused tasks (e.g., writing detailed specs, generating user stories) toward higher-level strategic thinking and problem definition. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are automating parts of market analysis, user research synthesis, and even roadmap creation, requiring PMs to focus more on decision-making and stakeholder alignment. In Australia, PMs who leverage AI for data analysis and prototyping are gaining an edge, but the core skills of customer empathy and strategy remain distinctly human. The demand for PMs with AI product experience is notably rising in Sydney and Melbourne’s tech hubs, especially in fintech and SaaS sectors.
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