March is here, and the PM job market continues its upward trajectory — though the story this month is less about explosive growth and more about where the growth is happening.

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The big takeaways

With nearly 26,900 open listings, the global PM job market grew 3.6% in March after February's powerful 12% rebound. Here's what stood out:

LATAM led all regions with a remarkable 17% jump, reversing months of stagnation and posting its strongest month since I began tracking.
Canada surged 16%, now up an extraordinary 67% year-over-year — the fastest annual growth of any region.
The Middle East grew 10%, continuing its steady climb with 26% YoY growth.
The US cooled to 1.0% after February's 15% bounce, suggesting a normalisation after the spring hiring burst.
EEA was the only region to contract (-1.6%), pulling back slightly after months of strong gains.
Remote and Hybrid both outpaced On-site — Remote grew 6.2% and Hybrid 6.1%, while On-site dipped 3.2%. Remote is now up 43% year-over-year.
All seniority levels grew, with Associate PM roles leading at 8.0% and Senior PM at 6.1%.

For job seekers, March's message is clear: the market is broadening. Growth is no longer concentrated in the US and UK — emerging markets are accelerating, and flexible work continues to gain ground.

Regional breakdown

United States: Cooling after the spring surge

The US market held steady at 11,509 PM jobs, up just 1.0% after February's 15% bounce. Year-over-year, the market remains healthy at +26%.

The standout story is Associate PM roles, which surged 28% — the strongest seniority-level growth in the US this month. Senior PM positions also grew well at 9.4%, while mid-level PM roles dipped slightly (-1.7%). Leadership stayed positive at 4.0%.

Hybrid roles jumped 17%, a sharp reversal from last month's -4.9%. Remote grew 9.4% while On-site fell 5.4%. The US appears to be slowly shifting towards more flexible arrangements.

APAC: Essentially flat, with mixed signals

APAC held at 4,389 roles, barely moving at 0.4%. The region is up just 6.3% year-over-year — the slowest annual growth of any market.

Mid-level PM roles grew modestly at 1.5%, but Senior PM (-3.8%) and Associate (-1.3%) both contracted. Leadership was essentially flat at 0.5%. On-site roles grew 2.6%, while both Hybrid (-3.5%) and Remote (-4.2%) declined — APAC remains firmly an in-office market.

EEA: A breather after sustained growth

The EEA pulled back slightly to 5,292 jobs (-1.6%), the only region to contract this month. However, with 19% growth over six months and 18% YoY, the longer-term trajectory remains strong.

Leadership roles were the bright spot, growing 4.9% and now up 35% over six months. Associate roles edged up 1.3%, while PM (-1.1%) and Senior PM (-3.8%) both dipped. On-site grew 5.5%, but both Hybrid (-2.8%) and Remote (-5.8%) contracted this month. Despite the monthly pullback, EEA Remote is still up 54% year-over-year.

United Kingdom: Steady growth continues

The UK grew to 1,689 jobs (+2.2%), now up an impressive 39% year-over-year — the second-strongest annual growth after Canada.

Mid-level PM roles led at 5.3%, while both Senior PM (-4.8%) and Leadership (-3.9%) pulled back after February's strong gains. Associate roles also dipped 8.3%, though they remain up 83% over six months from a small base.

Hybrid roles grew 5.8%, with Remote up modestly at 1.5%. On-site dipped 2.0%. The UK continues to offer strong flexibility for job seekers, with Remote up 52% year-over-year.

Canada: The breakout market

Canada reached 1,097 roles (+16%), now up a staggering 67% year-over-year — the strongest annual growth of any region globally.

Senior PM roles surged 31%, with Leadership and PM both growing strongly at 16% and 11% respectively. Associate roles dropped 50%, but this follows last month's 64% spike and reflects volatility at small volumes.

Remote roles exploded 49%, now up 86% year-over-year. On-site dipped slightly (-2.1%) while Hybrid grew modestly (1.2%). Canada is rapidly becoming one of the most flexible PM markets.

LATAM: The big comeback

LATAM had its strongest month in over a year, reaching 884 roles (+17%). After months of contraction, this is a significant reversal — though the region remains up only 10% year-over-year.

Senior PM roles surged 37%, and Leadership jumped 25%. Mid-level PM also grew well at 16%. Associate roles contracted 12%, continuing a difficult trend for entry-level candidates in the region.

Remote roles exploded 39%, now up 79% over six months. Hybrid grew 15% while On-site dipped 2.4%. LATAM is embracing flexible work at a rapid pace.

Middle East: Consistent growth engine

The Middle East reached 1,024 roles (+10%), now up 26% year-over-year. Growth was broad-based across most levels.

Associate PM roles jumped 25%, with Senior PM (+19%) and mid-level PM (+6.8%) also posting solid gains. Leadership was the exception, dipping 5.8%.

Hybrid roles led work environment growth at 19%, with Remote (+8.6%) and On-site (+5.0%) also positive. Remote is now up 71% year-over-year in the Middle East — one of the fastest flexibility shifts globally.

Seniority trends

Associate roles: Strong globally, with regional variation

Associate PM positions grew 8.0% globally, now up 33% year-over-year. The US (+28%), Middle East (+25%), and EEA (+1.3%) posted gains, while UK (-8.3%), Canada (-50%), LATAM (-12%), and APAC (-1.3%) contracted. The volatility at this level continues, driven partly by small sample sizes in some regions.

Mid-level PMs: Modest but consistent

Mid-level roles grew 2.7% globally, with LATAM (+16%), Canada (+11%), and the Middle East (+6.8%) leading. The US dipped slightly (-1.7%) and EEA was marginally negative (-1.1%). Over six months, mid-level roles are up 19% globally — solid and steady.

Senior PMs: Growth led by emerging markets

Senior PM roles grew 6.1% globally. LATAM (+37%), Canada (+31%), and the Middle East (+19%) led by wide margins. The US posted 9.4% growth, while UK (-4.8%), EEA (-3.8%), and APAC (-3.8%) all contracted. Year-over-year, Senior PM is up 24% globally.

Product leaders: Steady with regional outliers

Leadership roles grew 4.0% globally. LATAM (+25%), Canada (+16%), and the EEA (+4.9%) showed the strongest monthly growth. The UK (-3.9%) and Middle East (-5.8%) pulled back. Over six months, Canada's leadership roles are up an extraordinary 88%, suggesting significant investment in product organisation building.

Work environment

On-site: Losing ground this month

On-site positions declined 3.2% globally — the only work model to contract. The US (-5.4%), LATAM (-2.4%), UK (-2.0%), and Canada (-2.1%) all saw declines. Only APAC (+2.6%), EEA (+5.5%), and the Middle East (+5.0%) grew. Year-over-year, On-site is up just 11% — the slowest of the three work models.

Hybrid: Growing steadily

Hybrid roles grew 6.1% globally, now up 31% over six months and 23% year-over-year. The US (+17%), the Middle East (+19%), and LATAM (+15%) led growth. APAC (-3.5%), EEA (-2.8%), and the Middle East saw mixed signals. Hybrid continues to consolidate as a mainstream work arrangement.

Remote: The clear winner this month

Remote work grew 6.2% globally, now up 34% over six months and 43% year-over-year — the strongest growth of any work model. Canada (+49%), LATAM (+39%), and the US (+9.4%) posted the largest gains. Only APAC (-4.2%) and EEA (-5.8%) saw declines.

The flexibility trend is firmly established and accelerating in key markets.

That's it for this month's report.

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Wishing you success on the journey ahead.
James

March 2026 PM Jobs Report: Steady gains, shifting geography