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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$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the evolution of data-driven healthcare products, shaping strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving solution definitions and collaborating across teams to translate business needs into effective application software solutions, enhancing product concepts at various organiz...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $174K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that drive market adoption and engagement. You'll architect scalable frameworks, solve complex challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences for complex technical products. You'll lead design efforts, transforming intricate concepts into intuitive interfaces while collaborating closely with Pr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Drive the strategy and development of a cutting-edge Risk and Compliance Decision Platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment and decision-making processes across the Marketpla...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$157K - $212K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI search functionality, empowering legal professionals to seamlessly find documents. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize search relevance, performance, and use...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive product strategy and AI integration, ensuring innovative solutions meet market needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and deliver high-value...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $185K *

Elevate product marketing strategies by driving awareness and adoption across diverse teams. Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Client Success to enhance market presence and create compelling messag...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Program Manager, leading a team of experts in computational science and software engineering to enhance space weather modeling and its impact on RF systems in a dynamic...

Maryland, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Drive impactful AI threat research marketing by transforming technical insights into compelling narratives. Collaborate with experts to enhance Cyera's authority and visibility in data security, while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI governance solutions, transforming research into market-ready products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-focused outcomes and drive product success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $138K *

Join us to enhance vendor software applications, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize solutions within a scaled agile framework. Drive order management processes and ensure seamless integration...

Michigan, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the AI/ML product strategy across multiple business units, driving integration and data-centric solutions that enhance customer value and revenue growth through innovative workflows and collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $282K *

Drive design excellence in fintech by leading a team to enhance payment, billing, and timekeeping solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape user experiences that empower legal pro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Agentic Banking by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance back-office operations and drive fin...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $159K *

Drive product health standards by defining metrics and telemetry for all products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent data definitions and empower teams with self-serve dashb...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $215K *

Empower families by leading product management for care coordination systems. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows, ensuring timely resolution of family needs while collaborating with diverse car...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of product management by leading AI-driven initiatives, collaborating across teams, and shaping strategies that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $157K *

Empower users by driving the vision and strategy for our mobile app, enhancing customer acquisition and retention through innovative features and seamless experiences. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$171K - $261K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance product marketing efforts, driving impactful sales and marketing campaigns. Contribute to messaging, launches, and customer insights while gaining ownersh...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $190K *

Champion product marketing initiatives by enhancing messaging, executing launches, and driving customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the buying journey and deliver i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships. Collaborate with senior executives to position as a trusted partner, focusing on digital transformation and consultative e...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product strategies and roadmaps by translating customer needs into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and deliver value, ensuring alignme...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.