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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$135K - $160K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth in the Consumer Goods, Retail, and Travel sectors, leveraging industry expertise and relationships to...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving new business acquisition and expanding opportunities across Consumer Goods, Retail, and Travel sectors. Leverage industry expertise to build relationships and position as a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower a cross-functional team by owning the end-to-end design experience for a key product area, enhancing communication for families and educators while mentoring fellow designers and leveraging AI...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $143K *

Join us to lead the development and optimization of innovative clinical pharmacy products. Drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Product Owner, bridging business and tech to drive FDA IT modernization. Leverage your expertise in Agile delivery, application development, and stakeholder collabor...

Sterling, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $214K *

Shape the future of advertising by leading the development of an innovative AI-native ad platform. Drive strategy, enhance user experience, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seam...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $180K *

Elevate customer success by driving adoption and value realization of the Armis platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with client goals, ensuring exceptional o...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the development of innovative technology solutions, driving product strategy and AI integration to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across the insurance lifecycle. Lead a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $201K *

Pioneer a robust quality oversight program for unsecured lending, leading end-to-end testing and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $231K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming defense tech through innovative product management. Drive impactful software solutions, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape the future of nationa...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading Procure-to-Pay initiatives, optimizing business processes, and enhancing systems integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and visibility...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $246K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cloud requirements into actionable product strategies, ensuring technical excellence and successful implementations in complex environments...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion innovation and execution as you lead product management across diverse e-commerce channels. Drive strategic roadmaps, manage global teams, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical programs, bridging teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of high-impact software and systems while optimizing workflows and mitigating risk...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $350K *

Engineer innovative evals for an AI coding agent, leveraging user data to enhance performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring use...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $248K *

Shape the future of connected devices as the product leader for in-field asset monitoring. Own the hardware roadmap, drive product introductions, and ensure reliability, directly influencing a key gro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $234K *

Take ownership of the product roadmap for Procure-to-Pay and Record-to-Report systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance financial processes and impr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the AI sales platform by transforming seller challenges into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities, drive user adoption, and shape the r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative eDiscovery solutions by managing complex projects, collaborating with legal teams, and mentoring staff. Ensure quality deliverables while exceeding client expectations through exper...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform architectural strategies for core platforms, guiding cross-functional teams in modernizing technology foundations while balancing hands-on execution with long-term vision. Lead initiatives t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Product Operations, ensuring strategic alignment and execution across teams. Champion AI and automation to enhance decision-making and productivity while foster...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative eligibility solutions and program integrity analytics. As a Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance government services while...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

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.