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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$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$181K - $214K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing on-platform measurement strategies, ensuring effective ad performance tracking and reporting across diverse ad formats while collaborating with engineering an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Drive strategic product transformation by connecting customer needs with engineering insights. Leverage data to design impactful programs, enhance platform adoption, and facilitate cross-functional co...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of partner marketing by developing go-to-market strategies and messaging for diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful narratives and enable partne...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in prediction markets by shaping user experiences and enhancing trading simplicity. Collaborate across teams to deliver trustworthy, engaging products that resonate with millions of a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate product innovation in the insurance sector by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new offerings, enhance existing products, and drive market growth while ensuring c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for a high-scale B2B platform, driving AI automation in customer support, and collaborating across teams to enhance luxury consignment experiences and...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Lead the strategic execution of patient-facing AI, enhancing care journeys through innovative automated experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, safety, and seamless integration...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Transform consumer loyalty by building a rewards program from the ground up, enhancing user engagement and retention through innovative earn and burn mechanics, while collaborating across teams to ens...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $173K *

Champion the future of AI-driven services delivery by crafting compelling messaging and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive growth and elevate market presence, ensuring clarity...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $221K *

Drive innovation in networking features by owning strategy and execution for App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Tailscale Services, enhancing user experience for network engineers and IT admins in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$237K - $296K *

Lead the charge in shaping Tailscale's networking features, driving product vision and strategy for App Connectors, DNS, Funnel, and Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user e...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $295K *

Lead the technical direction for foundational services, guiding architecture and execution across teams to enhance platform capabilities for customer and partner experiences. Mentor engineers and infl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling MSSP messaging and content, aligning with corporate narratives while enhancing partner enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive sales and operational...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join us to redefine the customer journey for our shared hosting platform, focusing on retention and user experience. You'll lead strategy and execution, ensuring customers thrive post-purchase and enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving architectural excellence and AI adoption. You'll optimize cloud systems, enhance data processing, and lead engineering teams to innovate and scale efficiently, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in web growth design, optimizing top-of-funnel experiences to enhance customer engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, high-quality web...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $155K *

Elevate product initiatives within the casino vertical by driving discovery, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance player experience and en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower our growth by managing the positioning, messaging, and GTM strategy across multiple industries, ensuring impactful narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders and drive revenue growth t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex EPC projects for renewable energy, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Your expertise will drive clean po...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $138K *

Transform customer engagement through data-driven strategies, leveraging CRM and CDP expertise to enhance personalized experiences and optimize marketing effectiveness across channels. Drive product v...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise growth by managing key client relationships, driving retention and revenue expansion. Leverage insights to create strategies, foster collaboration, and enhance client value through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute the product vision for AdmissionCare, enhancing clinical workflows through strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Drive product enhancements by engaging with cust...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $200K *

Champion innovation by defining the vision and roadmap for application observability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and drive customer adoption, ensuring a sea...

United StatesRemote

3 days 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.