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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$104K - $136K *

Deliver impactful IAM solutions by managing program roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance identity and access management processes. Drive collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by optimizing cold email campaigns and managing relationships. In this high-impact role, you'll ensure client satisfaction and retention while collaborating with teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$202K - $253K *

Elevate your leadership as you drive engineering excellence, overseeing multiple squads from prototype to production. Shape the roadmap, empower teams, and ensure quality delivery while staying techni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $190K *

Develop market-driven product strategies by identifying trends and customer needs. Lead innovation processes, prioritize ideas, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and deliver...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Optimize product compliance and governance by leading legal strategies for AI and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risks across...

Lehi, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join us to lead product and technology strategy, driving innovation and integration across platforms while enhancing customer experiences and ensuring security and scalability in a dynamic, hands-on e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge digital applications leveraging AI, optimizing performance across major cloud platforms while driving excellence in software engineering practices and collab...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $145K *

Transform the customer journey by owning growth strategies and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data and insights, driving measurable growth through experimentation and cu...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $215K *

Lead the design and development of AI-driven acquisition systems, creating automated workflows and optimizing audience targeting to enhance customer engagement and retention in a data-rich environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise security implementations into measurable success. Drive customer outcomes, manage complex programs, and build trusted relationships with executives to ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $294K *

Champion user-centric design by leading a talented team to enhance product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to drive innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive the product metrics operating system, managing quarterly planning, release cycles, and customer feedback integration. Collaborate with product managers to ensure alignment between roadmap work a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the developer experience by leading AI-native architecture, guiding engineers in adopting innovative practices, and enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge tools and workflows. Drive im...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $125K *

Drive go-to-market strategy for a diverse product portfolio, enhancing customer engagement and commercial outcomes. Collaborate across teams to shape product development and leverage AI for improved w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping scalable systems that enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient architectures and drive impactful solutions in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $154K *

Pioneer the IT Support function in a dynamic startup environment, shaping strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional collaboration, prioritize initiatives, and enhance information security while en...

Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $171K *

Shape the market narrative for AI Agent Identity by leading product marketing initiatives. Own positioning, messaging, and commercial enablement for DNSid, translating complex innovations into compell...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize product operations by driving launches, enhancing documentation, and improving customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless feature adoption and leverage c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate KIBO's digital marketing strategy to drive demand and revenue growth. Oversee SEO, SEM, and AI-driven initiatives, while optimizing performance and engaging key accounts to build a m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Partner with us to coordinate the planning and delivery of a global IP backbone, ensuring seamless connectivity and service readiness across data centers and networks while managing dependencies and d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform enterprise marketing by establishing a strong brand identity and driving revenue growth through innovative strategies and a data-driven approach, while leading a high-performing team in a fa...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead product strategy and execution for a suite of wargaming tools, collaborating with users and engineers to transform complex technical capabilities into impactful solutions in high-stakes environme...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $330K *

Transform security operations by leading a dynamic Product Security team. Drive risk-based strategies, empower engineering teams, and enhance security posture through automation and collaboration. Sha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.