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 - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize device lifecycle management by leading performance, strategy, and vendor relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance merchant services while driving cost efficiency and...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $290K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives as a Senior Workday Product Manager, enhancing business outcomes through Workday capabilities. Collaborate with leaders and teams to optimize processes, align inves...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$247K - $363K *

Architect and build a cohesive AI ecosystem by defining agent standards, driving technical vision, and ensuring seamless integration across teams. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer operational excellence by managing sprints, ticket hygiene, and cross-functional initiatives. Enhance team effectiveness through process improvements while ensuring impactful delivery of produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine enterprise architecture by leading transformative initiatives that enhance performance, security, and interoperability across core platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing technical programs across global engineering teams. Drive alignment, enhance decision-making, and leverage AI to optimize workflows while supporting senior leadership i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of advertising by leading product strategy for AI-driven commerce experiences. Shape innovative advertising solutions that enhance customer interactions and redefine brand engagem...

San Bruno, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $166K *

Drive our end-to-end Lifecycle strategy and customer communications journey, leveraging data and AI to enhance engagement across multiple channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize conversio...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our digital product and engineering landscape by defining a multi-year vision, driving strategic investments, and ensuring a seamless customer experience that aligns with business...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Engage in a dynamic product role, driving AI-assisted development from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce analytics, ensuring customer needs shape produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the evolution of our core platform by leading product strategy, managing integrations, and ensuring seamless user experiences. Collaborate with teams to build a reliable foundation that suppo...

Tampa, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and deploying AI systems across diverse businesses. Collaborate with CEOs to identify needs, create prototypes, and drive growth through innovative solutions while managin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $322K *

Engineer impactful technical programs across AI Factory development and support. Collaborate with OEM partners and internal teams to enhance customer outcomes, resolve dependencies, and drive improvem...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower product excellence by connecting teams and building systems that ensure reliability and efficiency. Drive customer insights, streamline operations, and enhance product launches in a hands-on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $325K *

Lead the strategy for enhancing user experiences and community coherence, focusing on relevance systems that improve content discovery and retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transla...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining home services by owning product strategy, enhancing user experiences, and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate across functions to launch innovative solutions and a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$245K - $279K *

Architect innovative product strategies that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while leveraging technology for sustainable...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Transform the student support landscape by leading product strategy and innovation for omnichannel solutions, enhancing service delivery through AI and operational excellence while driving measurable...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the data platform by owning product direction and delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize needs, streamline processes, and ensure engineering focuses on impactful projects while enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion impactful programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic alignment, and ensuring seamless execution. Leverage your expertise to manage complex initiatives that delight customer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative fraud prevention products that seamlessly integrate into user workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, development, and marke...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.