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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$225K - $260K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and ecosystem roadmaps for FOCUS, driving impactful initiatives across the open source landscape while managing complex stakeholder relationships and foste...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading product innovation in restaurant technology. Drive impactful solutions, enhance user experiences, and collaborate closely with restaurant teams to scale our in-store off...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for financial systems on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Drive automation and integration across finance processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for a netw...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of dental practice management by leading software development and strategy while optimizing user experiences and ensuring compliance as we expand into new markets, collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $171K *

Manage end-to-end product strategy and execution for the SAP portfolio, driving AI initiatives and pricing strategies while collaborating across teams to deliver customer value and technical leadershi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management by guiding strategic direction and execution for B2G registration and reporting platforms. Collaborate across technical and business domains to...

Iowa City, IARemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $250K *

Unlock potential by owning a product area end-to-end, collaborating with engineering and customers to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us shape the future of customer experience by leading product strategy for mid-market solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered capabilities that enhance operational eff...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $230K *

Champion your career by leading mid-market customer experience strategies. Drive product innovation, engage with customers, and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategy and execution for AI-driven advisory engagements, enhancing workflows from planning to review. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure quality and adoption across top firms, sha...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $257K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration across teams. Your expertise will shape our approach to tackling complex cha...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $136K *

Champion the end-to-end management of products, driving innovation and customer satisfaction while achieving business objectives through strategic insights and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by building innovative features from concept to launch. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and drive product operations, ensuring seamless deliver...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by transforming workflows and enhancing team capabilities through AI. Collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive sustained a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Explore innovative quantum computing solutions as a Senior Product Manager, driving product vision and collaboration across teams to enhance user experiences and address complex challenges in analytic...

Cary, NCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $194K *

Empower the Revenue Cycle Management team by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in financial workflows, ensuring customer insights shape solutions that enhance operational effici...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $215K *

Architect the future of vulnerability intelligence by owning product strategy, roadmap, and AI integration. Collaborate with engineering and analysts to deliver impactful solutions that enhance custom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$243K - $365K *

Oversee strategic initiatives for the Travel and Expense team, driving innovation and optimizing global spend. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance product strategies and deliver measu...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$187K - $258K *

Lead the vision and implementation of a Unified System of Controls, driving digital transformation and optimizing cybersecurity processes to enhance user experiences and safeguard the business across...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the corporate internal audit landscape by shaping product strategy and developing AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and quality throughout the audit lifecycle, while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.