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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$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in redefining moderation on a global scale, transforming community enforcement through innovative AI/ML solutions. Shape user experiences and drive impactful product strategies to supp...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $166K *

Lead the charge in shaping product messaging and go-to-market strategies, driving awareness and adoption through cross-functional collaboration and strategic insights. This role demands a proactive in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $228K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity products, delivering secure, developer-first experiences. Collaborate with leadership to build innovative solutions that empower customers and enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading client relationships and driving revenue growth for consumer product brands in the D2C ecommerce space. Utilize your expertise to coach teams, innovate strategies, and o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead transformative AI initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving strategic program management. Shape enablement and change management to enhance operational effic...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $304K *

Champion project success by leading a team of Directors and Managers to drive clinical study strategies, ensuring quality, scope, and budget goals are met while fostering collaboration and continuous...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K - $304K *

Manage a team of Directors to drive clinical study projects, ensuring quality, scope, and budget targets are met while fostering collaboration and strategic alignment across global initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing Army planning tools and workflows. You'll onboard new commands, support operational events, and ensure sustained value through effective training and coordinati...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing project life cycles for strategic healthcare implementations. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful delivery, mitigate risks, and enhance customer satisfaction whil...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to manage and deliver software implementation projects, enhancing client efficiency and functionality. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while adherin...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Lead the development of scalable customer programs to enhance product testing and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate customer feedback into decision-making, ensuring a seamless cust...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $173K *

Champion customer engagement by leading comprehensive programs that connect product and go-to-market teams. Drive insights from managed customers to refine products and enhance launch readiness across...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $175K *

Lead global clinical trials, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project success across multiple therapeutic areas while driving operational excellence and best practices in clinical project man...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex onboarding programs, driving cross-functional strategies, and enhancing operational scalability for client implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $162K *

Innovate operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance care delivery. Utilize Lean methodologies to redesign workflows, integrate AI solutions, and empower teams to achie...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $296K *

Advance strategic partnerships by engaging with top tech companies, driving growth through innovative collaborations. Lead negotiations from inception to launch, ensuring impactful results for family...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Advance your career by leading a team of AI Product Engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Oversee execution, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment across product and engineerin...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower strategic partner relationships by leading executive reviews, driving account growth, and coordinating complex launches. Utilize data insights to enhance performance and mitigate risks, ensuri...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of cloud infrastructure as a Senior DevOps Engineer, focusing on scalability and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system performance and streamline deploy...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $218K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative software engineering teams to develop scalable automation solutions and test infrastructure for global manufacturing operations, driving technical strategies...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$225K - $265K *

Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless onboarding and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate partner needs into actionable requirements, driving gro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive revenue growth by cultivating strong client relationships and delivering tailored marketing solutions. Play a key role in shaping innovative strategies that enhance fa...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $212K *

Drive growth through innovative demand generation strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance pipeline performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing efforts and l...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.