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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$147K - $245K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence in supply chain management by leading a secure procurement program. Ensure third-party compliance with industry standards, oversee assessments, and enhance risk manageme...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $245K *

Lead the Secure Procurement Program, ensuring third-party cybersecurity compliance for supply chain security while partnering with cross-functional teams to safeguard critical infrastructure and suppo...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $245K *

Join a team that's enhancing supply chain security by defining and implementing supplier cybersecurity standards and practices. Lead third-party assessments, ensuring integrated products meet vital se...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead supervisory efforts across retail and institutional business lines, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing operational processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain a ro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $226K *

Champion strategic sales programs that drive C-suite aligned initiatives across Product and Field teams. Lead program selection, execution, and governance in a collaborative, matrixed environment to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by leveraging your extensive escrow management expertise to shape product capabilities that align with real-world servicing operations, regulatory standards, and investor require...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Support and elevate student achievement by collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing educational environment, ensuring compliance with...

Today

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering equitable education and inspiring academic excellence. Take ownership of curriculum development and innovative instructional practices while enhancing communi...

Today

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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate scalable platforms and empower teams to deliver AI-powered solutions. Lead the design of distributed systems, ensuring security and reliability, while driving technical excellence in a collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $226K *

Transform the marketing landscape as you partner with the CMO, enhancing operations and strategy. Lead agency management, oversee budget tracking, and ensure seamless execution of cross-functional ini...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$197K - $267K *

Empower advertisers by defining the vision and strategy for AI-driven creative optimization systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency across dive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$242K - $300K *

Engage in leading residential portfolio management, guiding strategy and execution to enhance performance for complex institutional real estate investments, while mentoring professionals and collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to educational excellence, fostering innovation and leadership in a collaborative environment while shaping the future of student success through effective practices and c...

3 days ago

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

$110K *

Join a collaborative team to lead an elementary school, ensuring student success through effective communication and management of programs, staff, and curriculum while adhering to educational standar...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of our assurance practice by delivering strategic client solutions and mentorship within a high-performing team, focused on privately held businesses. Collaborate closely to enhance c...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $158K *

Empower cutting-edge AI solutions as you lead cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and architecture, enhancing enterprise-scale platforms with robust technical leadership and innovative pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $158K *

Shape the future of AI as you lead product strategy and lifecycle management, partnering with top scientists and engineers to deliver scalable, high-impact AI platforms that drive enterprise efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $173K *

Engage as the Principal in leading an elementary school, focusing on strategic instructional leadership, fostering a safe environment, and overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure student success an...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive the design and development of scalable cloud-native backend services and APIs leveraging Java, AWS, and AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high performance and security in applica...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive educational excellence by leading a comprehensive high school, enhancing student success through effective program evaluation, community engagement, and ensuring operational integrity across all...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive investment strategy by translating macro insights into global public equity actions. Oversee portfolio management, tactical asset allocation, and risk mitigation under a systematic framework whi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Transform educational experiences by leading a diverse multi-site program, fostering excellence and stability for students in transition while ensuring adherence to special education law and operation...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Lead the strategic direction and operations of a division while fostering client relationships, ensuring project excellence, and developing talent to drive sustainable growth and operational efficienc...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$178K - $266K *

Analyze and drive renewal strategies, leveraging data insights to optimize processes and enhance retention of Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) while fostering strong partnerships with executive leadersh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in elevating high school excellence by fostering strong community ties, strategically supporting staff development, and driving student outcomes in a dynamic learning environment focus...

4 days ago

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

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.