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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$125K - $169K *

Transform customer outcomes by leading a high-performing team dedicated to leveraging Samsara's solutions. Drive strategic growth while ensuring enterprise clients realize sustained value from their i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise-wide projects, driving strategic initiatives, and facilitating executive discussions to achieve measurable business outcomes in a dynamic public-sector environme...

Madison, WIRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $165K *

Champion the future of quantum computing by defining product vision and driving development for innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into SAS...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Elevate customer insights by translating data into actionable product capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives, enhance marketing performance, and leverage AI fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Champion the delivery of innovative solutions across Billing and Data platforms. Leverage your expertise to drive product ownership, manage Agile processes, and ensure high-quality releases while coll...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the evolution of integrated Talent Programs, enhancing performance, development, and employee experience across the organization. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to meet curr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $315K *

Shape the future of visual design for an enterprise design system, leading the evolution of its visual language and guiding teams to create consistent, high-quality experiences across products and maj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing account development team to drive pipeline generation and optimize sales strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and achieve rev...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of program management by overseeing complex projects, ensuring contract compliance, and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders while managing a high-performing team in a dynami...

Ashburn, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving pre-sales strategies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to enhance customer success and accel...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $270K *

Drive innovation in product development by leading a dynamic team focused on health-plan and technology solutions. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance user experiences through resea...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate enterprise engineering initiatives by leading a dynamic team to deliver tailored solutions, manage priorities, and drive technical excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on customer...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$114K - $156K *

Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $199K *

Drive your career with impactful projects that enhance sales processes, collaborating with diverse teams to align technology and strategy for global success in a high-growth environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform demand generation by architecting strategies to create, capture, and convert leads. Own multi-channel campaigns, optimize funnels, and collaborate with sales to drive substantial pipeline gr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading the HV overhead switchgear portfolio, driving product strategy, market development, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve profitable growth and enhance utility solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by owning innovative growth campaigns that elevate brand awareness among security leaders. Drive demand generation through creative strategies and hands-on execution, making a s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $192K *

Elevate user experience by leading end-to-end product design, driving stakeholder alignment, and optimizing complex workflows. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Build innovative back-end solutions in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain efficient systems while leveraging AI and best practices for so...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance productivity throu...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $339K *

Drive the product strategy for GenAI safety, ensuring AI systems are safe, fair, and trustworthy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and translate policies into product requirem...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at customer success by managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring product adoption, and driving retention through proactive engagement and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Drive impactful regional field marketing initiatives that enhance pipeline growth in manufacturing. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to execute events and campaigns, leveraging AI for effici...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.