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 - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading global supply chain operations, ensuring reliable product availability while optimizing inventory and costs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improve...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining assessment experiences by designing and building scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that enhance learning...

Hoboken, NJRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of complex software solutions, providing technical leadership and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture and ensure high...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $165K *

Elevate the BOS Deliver platform by shaping product strategy, enhancing user experience, and driving adoption among fuel distributors. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform technology into a sca...

Irvine, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive technical excellence by shaping the core architecture of a leading analytics platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while mentoring engineers and influen...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...

Ottawa, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing fleet readiness by managing cross-functional teams delivering advanced software solutions for Undersea Warfare. Drive innovation and strategic initiatives in a dynamic env...

Manassas, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of a key workflow on our practice platform, driving impactful outcomes for thousands of private practices. Lead a cross-functional team to enhance efficiency and revenue throu...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and execution, shaping a high-performing team to drive innovation and growth. Collaborate with leadership to define vision, prioritize initiatives, and ensure product quality whi...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as you drive product success in the genomics field. Collaborate across teams to advocate for customers, define market needs, and launch innovative products that shape the future...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in insurance technology by leading complex SaaS programs. You'll ensure delivery excellence, manage risks, and enhance client confidence while shaping the fut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing eDiscovery projects, managing budgets, and consulting on best practices. Lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $275K *

Elevate the biotech landscape by designing intuitive workflows and scalable SaaS solutions. As a founding Product Designer, you'll shape user experiences, collaborate closely with teams, and ensure im...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion the architecture of Enterprise AI, guiding a senior remote team in building robust solutions across AI gateways, Kubernetes, and multi-service systems while mentoring engineers and engaging w...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the patient experience by leading a unified vision across six product areas, enhancing digital interactions and workflows in healthcare. Drive innovation and compliance while collaborating w...

Vancouver, BCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $173K *

Drive employee effectiveness by managing a strategic Virtual First work stream. Focus on tool optimization, AI enablement, and cross-functional collaboration to create scalable organizational change a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative strategies for a Virtual First work stream, enhancing employee effectiveness through technology and research. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage complex programs, and drive m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $214K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic partnerships to enhance technology solutions. You'll manage partner relationships, drive co-innovation, and ensure alignment with business goals, all while focusin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $141K *

Shape the future of software delivery by crafting compelling messaging and positioning for regulated enterprises. Drive executive conversations with insights on compliance and AI governance, while equ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $284K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing software engineering team, driving product innovation and technical excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a fully remot...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $190K *

Join us to define and evolve the architecture of a cutting-edge digital platform, guiding engineering decisions and establishing shared services for scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that empow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining product management through AI innovation. Lead strategy and execution for AI agents and growth initiatives, driving customer value and engagement while building a high-pe...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Champion cutting-edge AI solutions by leading a team to deploy real-time edge models, enhancing safety across millions of devices. Drive technical strategy and foster collaboration to deliver impactfu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.