Discover High-Paying Principal Job Titles

Browse through our extensive list of job titles for 'Principal' in various industries at Ladders. These executive roles provide strategic direction and impact the organizations on a large scale.

What Does a Principal Do?

The term 'Principal' is generally attached to senior executive roles within an organization. They usually are responsible for decision-making at a high level, influencing the direction of their departments or even the entire company. They often interact with other executives and board members to ensure the organization's success.

Skills Needed for Principal Position

In addition to strong leadership and critical thinking skills, a Principal needs to have a deep understanding of the industry they work in. They also need strong communication skills to articulate company goals and strategies to their team and the board of directors.

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$250K - $350K *

Champion the marketing function by leading brand strategy, growth initiatives, and analytics. Own the entire marketing lifecycle while collaborating with senior leadership to drive impactful results a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of benefits administration by leading process improvements, compliance, and staff training. Drive the development of innovative programs while ensuring top-notch service delivery in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K *

Elevate data leadership by overseeing complex data initiatives, fostering client relationships, and providing hands-on expertise in SQL and integration strategies within Higher Education transformatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative media strategies to drive organic content growth and brand engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce impactful stories across platforms while managing a signif...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at an innovative firm by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to cash collection. Engage with e-commerce entrepreneurs and close monthly retainer deals effectively, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower clients by leading survey programming projects, integrating Python skills while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Manage multiple projects, engage with clients, and provide actionable insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative creative strategies, drive production, and optimize performance across multiple campaigns. Collaborate closely with teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned content that enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $304K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team, driving platform product management for a leading data organization. Own the roadmap and enhance self-service experiences, empowering domain teams to thrive...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a pioneering company by spearheading sales efforts, managing pipelines, and forging strong client relationships to drive adoption of innovative solutions in the construction ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Drive the end-to-end product delivery process, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring stakeholder communication. Balance priorities with strong organizational and project management skills to ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$280K - $406K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in the software sector through strategic leadership, client engagement, and innovative solutions, while mentoring high-performing teams to unlock measurable b...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing core business systems. As an Application Administrator, you'll support finance and HR technologies, resolve issues, and enhance configurations ensuring effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Accelerate impact by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for technology services, optimizing procurement, and forging strong supplier partnerships to deliver value and mitigate risk across the orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $120K *

Empower our clients by managing content tooling and multi-channel delivery. Lead the vision and strategy for communications execution, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently and effectively acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Drive new business acquisition and revenue growth by proactively selling innovative FinTech solutions to enterprise clients, while managing complex sales cycles and building strategic relationships wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex eDiscovery projects, managing client relations and team dynamics. Utilize expertise to drive project success, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality deliverables across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-faceted programs from award to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for data collection solutions, driving innovation and measurable impact through cross-functional collaboration. Shape and execute a roadmap to transform cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate software engineering through hands-on leadership, guiding AI development and influencing product direction across multiple platforms while ensuring quality and trust in member experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance accounting operations and reporting in a growth-focused environment. Oversee team leadership, financial processes, and systems improvement, ensuring accuracy and compliance in multi-entity env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Advance solution architecture for enterprise CLM programs, ensuring scalable, secure designs while leading cross-functional implementations and enhancing best practices within a consulting-oriented en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $215K *

Deliver strategic growth through partnerships, overseeing commercial initiatives and team leadership while collaborating cross-functionally to identify, negotiate, and implement impactful alliances in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $100K *

Lead the charge in driving change management initiatives, fostering stakeholder engagement and behavioral adoption to ensure organizational readiness and success in enterprise implementations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading program strategies, overseeing budgets, and driving customer relationships. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and maximize oppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are Principal job titles?question toggle

    Principal job titles are utilized for senior executive roles within an organization, they can range from Principal Engineer to Principal Consultant, depending on the industry.

  • What qualifications are needed for these roles?question toggle

    In addition to substantial industry-specific experience and a strong record of managerial roles, many companies require advanced degrees for Principal roles, such as Masters or Ph.D.

  • Are there any prerequisites for applying for a Principal position?question toggle

    While different companies may have different requirements, it typically involves several years of experience in a related role and a demonstrated ability to manage high-level strategic planning.