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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$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you shape product strategy and drive innovation in assessment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and leverage emerging technologies f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$83K - $155K *

Contribute to the success of hygienic sensors by owning product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market insights into actionable requirements. Lead product launches and manage lif...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead high-impact product initiatives in banking infrastructure, driving strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial technology solutions and support long-term growth...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Strategize and lead high-impact product initiatives for online banking, driving product vision, roadmap, and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and operational efficie...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Drive the end-to-end delivery of complex curriculum projects, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality outcomes that meet business and learner needs while managing risks and stakeholder expec...

United StatesRemote

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

$145K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive impactful solutions in an AI-Native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and strategically guide product direction while focus...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $266K *

Transform enterprise AI ambitions into actionable strategies, driving systemic change and measurable outcomes. Collaborate with executives and engineers to design and implement innovative solutions th...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Strategize and define the multi-year vision for data products, driving impactful data science solutions into the marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data capabili...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform product capabilities by leading strategy and execution for shared workflows, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across platforms. Drive measurable outcomes through customer in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of shaping the future of Enterprise Customer Education by defining strategies, leveraging data, and leading teams to drive impactful outcomes that transform client engagement and enable...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the vision and strategy for a robust data platform, enhancing data accessibility and insights across the organization while driving transformation into a data-centric culture and preparing for fu...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $181K *

Join our team to lead risk and compliance strategies across payment products. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage product lifecycles, and ensure compliance while leveraging AI tools to enhanc...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining behavioral decisioning in marketing. You'll lead product strategy, collaborate with engineering, and drive impactful customer outcomes through innovative solutions and cl...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$168K - $215K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive product strategy for behavioral decisioning, transforming customer insights into actionable triggers. Collaborate closely with engineering to enhance platform capab...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of product design by leading innovative initiatives, driving user insights, and enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate closely with product and engineering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $261K *

Lead the charge in shaping a secure and seamless identity experience for millions globally. Drive strategy for authentication, account management, and recovery while collaborating across teams to prot...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate integrations by leading the product roadmap, focusing on API-first solutions and enhancing developer experience to drive scalability and monetization across the platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $185K *

Champion innovation by leading product integrations that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to drive adoption of cutting-edge marketing technology, e...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $160K *

Transform your career by driving innovative integrations with cutting-edge technology partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and unlock new touchpoints throu...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining home shopping through innovative generative AI media experiences. Lead product development from concept to market, collaborating with scientists and designers to create i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $185K *

Drive product strategy and innovation to enhance vertical partnerships, focusing on tailored experiences across industries. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that boost use...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and lead complex technical programs across cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality delivery against business objectives while fostering collaboration and mentorship, with a global impact...

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Reposted 1 week 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.