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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$145K - $170K *

Lead innovative experiments in browser engine subsystems, enhancing performance and correctness through hands-on engineering and collaboration. Drive impactful changes while investigating complex syst...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $217K *

Explore and innovate browser technology by designing experiments, implementing changes, and enhancing performance. Collaborate across disciplines to drive meaningful improvements in browser engine sub...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock the potential of consumer experiences by owning the discovery surfaces that connect eaters with their meals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and drive impactf...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product strategy and execution for public safety software. Collaborate across functions to deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance community safety and support eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to drive Medicare Advantage Stars product strategies, translating complex regulations into actionable insights. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality measurement tools an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $248K *

Transform sales performance by coaching a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, and institutionalizing effective sales processes while fostering a culture of continuous learni...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading customer transformations through strategic SaaS deployments and AI integration. Spearhead adoption journeys across various teams to accelerate value realization and optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic initiatives within Operations and Member Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, enhance operational efficiency, an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $168K *

Join a team that's driving product-led growth and market expansion. As a Senior Growth Product Manager, you'll lead strategies to enhance user acquisition, retention, and revenue, collaborating cross...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $184K *

Drive user engagement by designing top-of-funnel experiences that convert leads into owners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition flows and enhance user journeys through dat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive go-to-market strategy for AI-powered healthcare solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product positioning, messaging, and performance. Own marketing execution and leverage insig...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $230K *

Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion customer-centric product experiences by driving strategy, collaboration, and execution in an agile environment. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and satisfaction while a...

Mason, OHRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform client support by owning and enhancing digital tools. Drive innovation through hands-on development in Salesforce and AI platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and measurable outcomes...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful projects from initiation to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while utilizing AI tools to enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $157K *

Drive the vision and strategy for Sales and Service GTM systems, leading cross-functional initiatives and optimizing Salesforce technologies to enhance operational efficiency and modernize legacy syst...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient experiences on our telehealth platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive workflows, improve usability, and drive product initiatives fro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer experience by managing a global team, executing feedback strategies, and driving engagement initiatives that enhance customer journeys and retention across div...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform commerce media strategy and execution across diverse accounts, leading a talented team to optimize performance on retail platforms while ensuring alignment with client objectives and fosteri...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.