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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving strategies that enhance donor engagement and support for nonprofits. Collaborate across teams to create compelling messaging and launch initiatives tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $140K *

Drive impactful AI initiatives by managing complex programs across portfolio companies. Collaborate with engineers and executives to ensure timely delivery, optimize operations, and enhance productivi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower the future of patient care by leading a unified digital journey. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive innovation across multiple product areas, enhancing patient experiences and streamlin...

Denver, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative AI solutions for K-12 education, enhancing user experience through robust TypeScript and Next.js applications. Collaborate with a small team to deliver impactful projects while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive client relationships and service excellence by managing SAP accounts, ensuring operational performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance value and satisfaction for...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage the delivery of security engagements, ensuring alignment among clients, engineers, and internal teams. Oversee project timelines, documentation, and communication to deliver high-quality result...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $140K *

Elevate our GTM initiatives by transforming strategies into operational success. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, drive solutions, and measure outcomes, ensuring impactful revenue exec...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $170K *

Transform revenue strategies into operational success by leading cross-functional initiatives, defining business requirements, and ensuring alignment across teams to drive growth and enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow Product Marketing into a strategic capability, driving go-to-market strategies and product launches. Collaborate across teams to assess needs, create impactful processes, and mentor talent, ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $290K *

Architect innovative search strategies and curated experiences, driving impact across product surfaces. Lead a technical team to enhance relevance, performance, and user engagement, ensuring alignment...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$278K - $359K *

Innovate and lead the end-to-end product strategy for a cutting-edge AI-driven cardiometabolic program, focusing on member engagement, retention, and clinical outcomes while collaborating with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $125K *

Champion operational excellence as you support complex product programs, collaborating with engineers and partners. Drive data integrity, maintain documentation, and ensure seamless communication acro...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $212K *

Drive new product adoption across post-sale processes by integrating strategies, analyzing data, and executing plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and me...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $225K *

Pioneer the technical direction for an external developer platform, shaping APIs and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner experiences and drive impactful solutions in a dynamic, g...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $135K *

Shape the future of personalized marketing by leading strategy and execution across digital channels. Collaborate with teams to define impactful customer journeys and optimize campaigns for measurable...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $155K *

Lead the charge in customer-focused project management, ensuring effective delivery of technical solutions while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and fostering strong relationships for successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Optimize the digital journey by enhancing product evaluation experiences. Drive consumer confidence and collaboration across teams to accelerate purchase progression through seamless, data-driven web...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$264K - $296K *

Empower the CEO by translating strategic priorities into actionable outcomes, fostering alignment across the Executive Leadership Team, and ensuring efficient decision-making to enhance organizational...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $185K *

Lead the charge in shaping market narratives and driving go-to-market strategies for innovative GRC solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product positioning, engage buyers, and optimize camp...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $165K *

Champion the growth of agent-purchased products by owning the roadmap, metrics, and experiments. Drive revenue through innovative strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decisions...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer marketing initiatives to drive expansion and adoption within mid-market and enterprise accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven campaigns and leverage AI...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.