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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by driving impactful go-to-market strategies, enabling sales teams, and translating complex product features into clear customer value across diverse ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the architectural direction of our revenue tech stack, leading complex integrations and customizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Redefine dental product experiences by leading innovative strategies that connect technology and user needs, ensuring superb fit and aesthetics for crowns and bridges. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $258K *

Lead the strategy and evolution of a healthcare data platform, ensuring data quality and compliance while managing a team of Technical Product Managers to deliver impactful solutions across the enterp...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive growth and operational excellence across Financial Products. Translate strategy into actionable plans, enhance customer experiences, and foster talent development while ac...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $204K *

Join a team that's redefining application observability. As a Product Manager, you'll shape the vision and roadmap, driving innovation and collaboration across engineering, design, and go-to-market st...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining digital product services by securing major clients and driving strategic growth. Leverage your exceptional relationship-building skills to negotiate high-value deals and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$172K - $279K *

Drive your career with impactful design leadership, managing a team to simplify payroll for small businesses. Shape user experiences by partnering across teams and defining a long-term UX vision, ensu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Innovate and manage large-scale commercial programs, driving cross-functional alignment and revenue growth. Lead end-to-end program development, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Elevate client relationships by leading new product expansions and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with Client Success Managers to ensure seamless execution and drive commercial excellence...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by establishing a robust program management framework that integrates Global Brand and Marketing efforts. Drive strategy execution, manage cross-functional initiatives, and enhance op...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping the product strategy for a cutting-edge AI infrastructure portfolio. Drive competitive positioning and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with enterprise AI...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Manager, driving client success and fostering relationships through strategic marketing solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute impactful digital a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex client programs, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability and clarity, while proactively managing ri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing a core enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive efficiency across multiple vertica...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $115K *

Transform client experiences by leading HCM project delivery, ensuring satisfaction and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to drive successful implementations and foster long-term partnership...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading complex marketing initiatives across diverse teams and clients. This role demands strategic thinking and execution excellence in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seaml...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion partner growth by leading a high-performing team focused on pre-sales excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Drive business development and co-innovation while ensuring technical dis...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join us to shape the future of digital payments by crafting a world-class consumer wallet experience. Leverage your expertise to drive product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and el...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner engagement by leading global programs that enhance value across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve partner exp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful product marketing strategies that resonate with K-12 decision-makers. Drive adoption and revenue growth through compelling messaging and AI-enabled processes, e...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$153K - $213K *

Partner with us to enhance the consumer checkout experience by designing intuitive payment selection options, driving user clarity, and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative pro...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Champion the go-to-market strategy for streaming advertising, leading a product marketing team to craft compelling messaging and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignmen...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$198K - $233K *

Architect the roadmap for our Business Technology Services and Workato platform, driving integration and automation across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize demands, ensuring scalab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.