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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$139K - $287K *

Lead the development of innovative ad solutions that enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, manage roadmaps, and deliver impactfu...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$235K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product sales for innovative solutions in defense. Lead customer engagement, shape opportunities, and manage a robust pipeline to enhance national security through cutting...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of AI observability by leading product strategy, collaborating across teams, and driving the development of innovative solutions that empower engineers to enhance and optimize AI syst...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $199K *

Drive growth by owning the customer funnel for business accounts, focusing on acquisition, retention, and feature adoption. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and leverage data-driv...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the homeowner experience by leading the vision and execution of mobile and web applications, integrating legacy systems, and enhancing self-service capabilities for seamless customer interacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Drive impactful product launches and enhance user activation flows to ensure customer adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective onboarding experiences and measure s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion quality by designing and leading automated testing strategies for diverse products. Collaborate with engineers to enhance test frameworks, mentor teams, and ensure high standards across platf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Shape the future of product management by leading strategy across multiple products, driving innovation through data insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experie...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Shape the future of product strategy by leading cross-functional teams, defining visionary roadmaps, and driving data-driven decisions to enhance customer experiences and optimize product lifecycles a...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of AI-driven merchandising by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful AI experiences that enhance decision-making and drive...

San Bruno, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $285K *

Elevate the future of software planning by leading a team that integrates human and AI collaboration. Shape product direction, connect work to business priorities, and drive strategic decisions in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $261K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving growth through strategic enablement, cross-functional collaboration, and compelling storytelling that connects technical solutions to customer needs in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative Commerce solutions, guiding a high-performing engineering team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving technical excellence and strategic decisi...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by defining and owning a compelling narrative that connects AI-driven HR solutions to performance management, driving customer adoption and engagement through strategic messagin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategy and roadmap for a cutting-edge Context Engine, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance metadata and business context for AI and human analysts, ensuri...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise search and AI capabilities as a Senior Staff Inbound Product Manager. Lead a team to enhance user experiences, drive innovation, and shape product strategy for impactful, customer...

Addison, TXRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform membership experiences by leading product strategy for key processes, enhancing client engagement, and driving growth through innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure se...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $373K *

Innovate the consumer experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive a high-performing team to enhance onboarding and insurance purchasing while aligning with cross-functional partners to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $221K *

Drive the product strategy for an innovative AI gateway, collaborating with engineering and customers to shape a secure, user-friendly solution. Influence product direction and ensure alignment with m...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team to orchestrate complex technical programs, driving alignment and clarity across product and engineering. Empower teams to deliver impactful outcomes while leveraging AI insights fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.