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 - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI security marketing initiatives, creating demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and adoption. Serve as the technical voice fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Champion customer insights for the Utilities vertical, driving product strategy and requirements. Collaborate with sales and engineering to define success metrics, prioritize needs, and enhance offeri...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $224K *

Elevate clinical development by leading the strategy for biopharma platforms. Drive product lifecycles, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while transforming workflows into...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $208K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI-driven product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes through data-driven insights and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion. Leverage your project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing for AI solutions. Shape messaging, drive competitive intelligence, and create impactful content to connect technology with customer value. Collaborate cro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping digital customer experiences to enhance onboarding, activation, and retention. Leverage data and insights to create impactful programs that drive customer success and engage...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of AI-driven infrastructure products by leading strategic growth initiatives, collaborating closely with Marketing and Engineering, and influencing key product decisions for optim...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and shape a dynamic engineering team to build an API-first platform for digital health services. Collaborate on technical direction, manage integrations, and ensure quality while writing producti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead and shape the engineering teams driving innovative Commerce solutions. You'll define technical strategies, develop high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional customer experiences in...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving product awareness and advocacy in the privacy space. Leverage your full-stack content strategy and marketing skills to create impactful messaging, support product launches...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive your career by owning the go-to-market strategy for our AI Agent platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and enable sales, while launching innovative pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative consumer experiences as a Product Manager, driving strategy, roadmap, and customer insights. Collaborate with marketing and engineering to expand distribution and elevate web and mobi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $159K *

Champion the development and execution of marketing strategies for ARIA core products, driving growth through market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative go-to-market initiatives t...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $147K *

Empower the narrative of AI in cybersecurity as you craft compelling messaging, support sales teams, and engage with customers. Shape product positioning and drive demand generation efforts to highlig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic marketplace by owning the Driver App, enhancing user experience, and driving engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and improve marketplace h...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $175K *

Take ownership of global customer retention and expansion by leading a diverse team of Customer Success Managers. Drive operational excellence and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer sa...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Accelerate product innovation by leading the development of data-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs, prototype AI features, and drive business success thr...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$137K - $231K *

Lead impactful design initiatives, shaping user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with customers to drive innovation and deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $195K *

Drive impactful design initiatives by leading UX/UI projects across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers to create innovative solutions that enha...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.