Following his retirement from playing professional football, he became manager, including a stint at Hajduk Split in 2007.[2] In July 2008 he took charge of the Croatian Second Division side NK Trogir. In April 2015 he was named manager of Segesta.[3] In September 2018, Pudar took charge at Kazakhstan second tier side Caspiy.[4]
Personal life
Pudar's house in Gornji Tugari was burned down in July 2017.[5]