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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$139K - $179K *

Develop and execute impactful marketing campaigns that enhance brand awareness and drive pipeline growth in the AMERs region. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and ensure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $174K *

Manage product strategy and roadmap for AML solutions, driving innovation and market responsiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and ensure compliance with reg...

Alpharetta, GARemote

2 days ago

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

$75K - $126K *

Champion customer success by building relationships, driving product adoption, and ensuring clients achieve their business goals. Leverage strategic insights to enhance customer engagement and maximiz...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $199K *

Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...

New York City, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving strategic technical initiatives from the CTO's office. You'll manage high-visibility projects, ensuring seamless coordination across teams while supporting executive-level c...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic marketing organization that drives measurable revenue growth, enhances brand presence, and leverages AI for strategic advantage while developing exceptional...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Yesterday

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

$207K - $244K *

Shape the future of payment methods by owning the strategy and roadmap for customer bank accounts, cards, and digital wallets, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across platforms...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $272K *

Analyze and develop global ad targeting and brand safety policies, ensuring compliance and safety for users and advertisers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance policy enforcement and m...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive impactful product marketing strategies that translate complex AI technology into compelling narratives. Shape go-to-market initiatives, create high-value content, and enable sales teams to effec...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful solutions as a Senior Product Engineer, owning projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging AI tools to enhance development while mentoring peers and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Shape user-centered digital experiences by designing intuitive workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive product strategy and elevate design quality through data-driven insights a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare by crafting compelling product narratives, shaping go-to-market strategies, and driving growth in mid-market and enterprise segments through innovative marketi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock business potential by translating technical insights into measurable ROI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build compelling financial models and drive strategic value for enterprise c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead enterprise automotive clients in AI adoption, transforming operations and driving measurable results. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, oversee deployments, an...

Lehi, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of high-performance computing by leading a team of engineers to deliver innovative networking solutions and drive cross-functional initiatives across AI and ML platforms, ensuring ali...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Kaizen events and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensur...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive software development excellence by leading teams, shaping technical direction, and aligning engineering practices with business goals to deliver impactful solutions and enhance user experiences...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$240K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining restaurant ordering systems. As a Staff Engineer, you'll architect resilient, event-sourced platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across thousands of devices wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$291K - $307K *

Innovate as you lead the Logistics product organization, shaping strategy and vision for sustainable growth while driving efficiencies that enhance the marketplace experience for customers, shoppers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$284K - $385K *

Shape the future of technology by tackling complex challenges and driving AI adoption. Collaborate across teams to define long-term strategies, enhance customer experiences, and influence product dire...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining long-term technical strategies that drive AI adoption and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring high engineering sta...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $183K *

Champion the evolution of a leading SaaS platform by guiding a global team of architects. Drive modernization, scalability, and security while establishing standards and collaborating across departmen...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a client-focused program where you'll manage cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity and successful project execution while driving profitability and customer satisfaction through effe...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $220K *

Drive your career with a Senior Project Manager role overseeing clinical studies, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successful project outc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.