Principal Product Manager Jobs

Discover Principal Product Manager jobs for experienced product leaders ready to shape strategy, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver meaningful customer and business outcomes. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior roles with strong earning potential.

What Does a Principal Product Manager Do?

Principal Product Managers typically lead complex products, portfolios, or strategic initiatives. They identify customer needs and market opportunities, define product vision and roadmaps, prioritize investments, and align engineering, design, data, marketing, sales, and executive stakeholders. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve mentoring product managers and influencing product practices across teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for substantial product management experience, strategic judgment, and a record of bringing products from discovery through launch and iteration. Valuable capabilities include customer research, product analytics, roadmap planning, business case development, communication, and the ability to lead through influence. Experience in a relevant industry, product type, or technical domain may also be important.

Principal Product Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies with location, industry, company size, scope, and experience. Principal-level positions may include base salary, bonuses, and equity, with total compensation differing substantially among employers. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying at least $100,000, making it easier to explore opportunities aligned with senior-level compensation expectations.

Find Your Next Principal Product Manager Role

Browse Principal Product Manager openings on Ladders to find opportunities that match your experience and goals. Review each listing for product scope, leadership expectations, location, compensation details, and required expertise, then tailor your application to show how your product decisions have delivered measurable results.

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$210K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to drive therapist compensation strategies, ensuring clients find the right care quickly. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize incentives and enhance therapist availability...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving operational excellence in product launches and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $135K *

Transform product vision into reality by driving execution and collaboration across teams. Leverage data and AI to enhance risk data accessibility, ensuring customers can act swiftly and confidently o...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $224K *

Champion the strategy and roadmap for dealer engagement, enhancing user experiences and driving adoption of our AI-powered auto finance platform through collaboration with cross-functional teams and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$232K - $325K *

Shape the future of Reddit's Builder Ecosystem by leading product strategy to transition from a developer-only platform to an inclusive space for AI-assisted and no-code creators, driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Elevate AI-driven product innovation by leading the strategy and execution of automation features within a vertical SaaS platform, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency in financia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $290K *

Lead product vision by driving sustainability solutions and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful reporting capabilities for global enterprises, ensuring alignme...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $101K *

Empower your career as you collaborate on innovative AI solutions, driving product delivery and operational excellence. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and support clien...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring data reliability, and driving strategic insights through advanced program management and tech...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $228K *

Pioneer the architecture of a cutting-edge ads and martech platform, leading teams in building scalable systems, ensuring performance, and driving migration strategies while maintaining hands-on codin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing the ATL program, ensuring seamless cross-functional execution and delivery. Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to drive accountability and maintain program h...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$133K - $186K *

Optimize developer engagement by managing the user journey from first touch to activation. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Developer Hub and drive measurable growth through effective lifecycle m...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence by driving product innovation for fleet management. Collaborate across functions to enhance delivery quality, optimize performance, and elevate cus...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Develop innovative product strategies to enhance a dynamic platform for construction materials. Lead feature development, optimize user experience, and leverage data-driven insights while collaboratin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K *

Transform complex challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and justice leaders to drive product strategy and execution, enhancing the criminal justice syste...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining observability in cloud infrastructure. Lead the development of a comprehensive observability platform, ensuring seamless telemetry and insights for large-scale environmen...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Lead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new product areas, collaborating across teams to enhance differentiation and drive growth in procurement and finance sectors. Shape me...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare marketing by building data-driven products that enhance results. Collaborate with teams to prototype and launch innovative solutions, ensuring customer adoption and measurable imp...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to lead product marketing strategies, shape compelling narratives, and drive revenue growth across healthcare sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioni...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to discover, define, and deliver solutions that empower enterprise customers to effectively deploy and manage our FME Platform. Drive road...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $181K *

Drive transformational IT programs by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Manage project lifecycles from planning to execution, ensuring alignment across teams and effective stakeholder com...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $225K *

Shape the future of consumer experiences by leading product strategy, driving measurable outcomes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member satisfaction throughout their shoppin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$129K - $193K *

Transform product strategy into actionable platform priorities, driving scalable capabilities across digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliv...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $220K *

Transform product marketing by shaping positioning, launching AI features, and driving go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product direction and execute impac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Principal Product Manager do?question toggle

    A Principal Product Manager sets direction for complex products or strategic initiatives, translates customer and business needs into product plans, and aligns cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes. The role may also include mentoring colleagues and influencing product strategy across an organization.

  • What qualifications are usually required for Principal Product Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek extensive product management experience, strategic leadership, strong communication, and a track record of delivering successful products. Some roles also require expertise in a specific industry, technical area, or product category.

  • How much does a Principal Product Manager earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, employer, experience, and role scope. Compensation may include base salary, bonus, and equity. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available compensation information.

  • What is the difference between a Senior and Principal Product Manager?question toggle

    A Principal Product Manager often has broader organizational influence or responsibility for more complex, high-impact products than a Senior Product Manager. Exact leveling and responsibilities differ by company.

  • Where can I find Principal Product Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including Principal Product Manager roles. Use listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.