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 - $148K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex enterprise projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet client objectives and enhance project managem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative AI products by leading strategy, development, and client engagement. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate complex AI capabilities into valuable solutions, driving produc...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Lead the product marketing strategy and competitive intelligence for multiple portfolios, driving impactful launches and effective storytelling. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operations by managing complex data sets and pipeline activities for OEM partnerships. Ensure accurate reporting and streamlined processes to support strategic growth objectives while collabo...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Empower healthcare innovation by leading product strategy and AI-driven solutions. Drive multi-year roadmaps, enhance operational efficiency, and mentor teams to deliver impactful software products th...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering, driving innovation across cloud, DevOps, and site reliability. This role empowers you to build core services, enhance architecture, and m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to shape and execute go-to-market strategies for AI-powered products, translating customer needs into compelling narratives that drive adoption, awareness, and reven...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$138K - $180K *

Champion the development of a robust partner capability framework, driving cross-functional programs that enhance partner practices and align with sales strategies to ensure measurable outcomes and co...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $225K *

Transform security initiatives by leading cross-functional programs that enhance product integrity and data protection. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive measurable improvements in security and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $188K *

Lead the charge in driving technical security programs, collaborating across teams to transform complex security priorities into actionable plans, ensuring measurable improvements in security and oper...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $190K *

Elevate communications strategy for product launches and partnerships, translating technical concepts into compelling narratives that highlight our corporate story and engage priority audiences effect...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...

Waltham, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion AI product marketing by defining positioning for frontier labs and enterprise teams. Collaborate with sales and product teams to create impactful messaging and enablement strategies, driving...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of agent identity management by owning product vision, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance security and trust in AI interact...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing product strategy and execution for innovative platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development, analyze market trends, and drive solutions that...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive product strategy and execution for ConnectWise platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance development, analyze market trends, and ensure effective solutions that align with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $156K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of critical pricing capabilities and infrastructure to maintain a co...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Create impactful product narratives and drive product-led growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, optimize marketing strategies, and ensure effective c...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead complex, multi-phase engagements as a Senior Delivery Manager, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering AI-driven solutions. Foster collaboration, manage risks, and drive successful outcome...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $190K *

Lead strategic initiatives that enhance customer engagement and drive actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, connect feedback to decisions, and advance customer expe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $228K *

Transform the Ad Tech landscape by leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and execution of complex technology portfolios, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading product strategies for government solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows, define impactful solutions, and ensure the commercial success of i...

Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping our product strategy as the first product manager. Collaborate across teams to identify core challenges, prioritize features, and drive successful launches, all while buildi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Drive product management and commercialization efforts, leading innovation and revenue growth in retail payment accuracy solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align product strategy with corpor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative cloud-native applications in the Access Domain, leading agile teams to enhance access to global learning resources while collaborating on modern architectures and ensuring cod...

Hoboken, NJRemote

6 days ago

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

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.