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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$145K - $185K *

Transform data experiences by leading the Data Interfaces team to create intuitive self-service tools for marketers, enhancing data activation and user experience through collaboration with engineerin...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $152K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by leading product strategy and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer journeys, coach product managers, and drive alignment acr...

Des Moines, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of hygienic sensors by leading product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market success. Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure product alignment wit...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, engage customers, and leverage AI to enhance produ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Transform product strategies and roadmaps by collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and leading initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you lead end-to-end design for complex AI-driven systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, secure user experiences that prioritize trust and precis...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $161K *

Join a team that's shaping product strategy and leading a talented group of Product Managers. Drive innovation, balance customer needs with technical feasibility, and enhance AI integration across a c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $250K *

Elevate user experiences by leading design initiatives that simplify complex workflows and enhance product usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that drive c...

Cambridge, MARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$360K - $495K *

Lead the charge in product management, driving strategy and execution across multiple product pillars. Build a high-performing team, establish operational excellence, and ensure customer-centric outco...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to drive the evolution of agent connectivity on Temporal. You'll shape product strategy, enhance user experiences, and collaborate with engineering to build foundational capabilities that empo...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing digital product initiatives for veterinary health. Collaborate across teams to prioritize backlogs, write user stories, and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment be...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $345K *

Elevate product strategy for SaaS platforms, driving growth and operational excellence. Connect technical capabilities with business outcomes while enhancing customer experience and scalability across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's reshaping the future of financial products by managing the roadmap for core areas. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions while ensuring compliance and drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $214K *

Innovate customer experience and automation solutions to streamline real estate closings. Drive strategy, prioritize product roadmaps, and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$238K - $357K *

Transform security strategy as a Principal Product Manager, bridging technical expertise and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize security features, ensuring usability...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $176K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and technical excellence for a global web platform while enhancing digital customer experiences through advanced AI integr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate AI experiences from concept to value by collaborating with engineering and design teams. Drive strategy, build prototypes, and make data-driven decisions to enhance user engagement and product...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform user engagement by owning product roadmaps, collaborating cross-functionally, and leveraging data to drive impactful solutions. Engage with customers to identify opportunities and validate h...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the strategy and execution of data platforms and AI products, leading cross-functional teams to enhance commercial life sciences solutions while driving revenue growth and product adoption in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $285K *

Shape the future of database protection by owning the Oracle roadmap, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving cross-database initiatives to enhance recovery solutions for critical enterprise...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $291K *

Shape the future of credit by defining and executing a multi-quarter strategy for our credit platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.