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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$168K - $285K *

Transform your career by shaping revenue strategies in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex go-to-market challenges, driving impactful decisions that enhance c...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive GitLab's Secret Detection and Vulnerability Research efforts to shape security product outcomes. Own the detection lifecycle, ensure content quality, and leverage AI to enhance operational effic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping user experiences by driving product design strategy, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to tackle complex enterprise challenges and enhance de...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $300K *

Transform your career by leading AI Compliance initiatives that bridge technical innovation and regulatory requirements. Drive strategic programs across teams to ensure cutting-edge compliance in a co...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $300K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive ML/AI initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leaders to transform ambitious strategies into actionable plans, me...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $160K *

Shape the future of estate planning by leading a cross-functional squad to enhance AI-driven solutions. Own the roadmap, ensure quality, and drive visibility for families' plans while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Lead customer success initiatives by partnering with top clients to enhance their operations using IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design customized success plans and strategies that...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success by fostering partnerships with top clients, resolving challenges, and driving value in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy cross-functional colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate client success by owning the onboarding and rollout for enterprise clients, ensuring smooth transitions from purchase to sustained usage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive ad...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $220K *

Drive the technical direction of a cloud-based platform, shaping architecture and engineering standards while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software at scale. Collaborate cross-functionally...

Seattle, WARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for a high-growth Payments platform. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize payment solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery and impactful...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $216K *

Manage the strategy and development of audience solutions, leveraging data to enhance advertiser engagement and performance. Drive product innovation and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex projects that align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful execution, manage risks, and deliver results on time and within budg...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $191K *

Lead operational health initiatives by optimizing processes and driving efficiency within Engineering, Product, and Design teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance productivity and implement dat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $143K *

Drive operational excellence as a Program Manager, enhancing EPD processes and collaboration. Leverage data insights to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $175K *

Shape the future of data solutions as you lead the development of a unified data model, harmonizing diverse stakeholder needs into a cohesive strategy that enhances data operations and drives innovati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Drive the product vision and strategy for integrated hardware and software ecosystems, overseeing complex technology development while leading a team of Product Managers to achieve growth and innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Optimize joint go-to-market strategies with strategic technology partners. Drive co-marketing initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and leverage data to enhance pipeline performance and engagement...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and administration of global employee benefits programs. Drive strategy across diverse markets, integrate AI tools, and support organizational growth through eff...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$163K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of product features across web and mobile platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive engagement through data-driven insights and agile met...

Tampa, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions in a dynamic startup, bridging operations and product development to enhance healthcare reimbursement processes through data-driven strategies and collaboration...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $176K *

Shape the future of AI-driven products by leading the development and market launch of innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and drive product success through st...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $141K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new PMO, driving complex projects across various business functions while shaping governance and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and collaboration...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.