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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leveraging your expertise in Material Handling Systems and team leadership to...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex projects with $30M+ budgets, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in project governance and material handling systems...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading global compensation strategies across multiple regions. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to execute merit cycles, benchmark roles, and innovate with AI tools to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $408K *

Transform the Product Security landscape by leading a skilled team, driving strategy, and embedding security across engineering processes while fostering innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape KPA's demand generation strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and revenue. Lead a lean team, collaborate across functions, and implement a scalable model that aligns marketing, sales, and...

Lafayette, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $208K *

Optimize global partner strategies by driving alignment and co-innovation initiatives. Leverage your expertise in ServiceNow technologies to enhance partner capabilities and execute go-to-market plans...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $186K *

Shape the future of marketing technology and digital experiences by leading the roadmap for CRM, website, and analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance campaign workflows and optimize the website f...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $248K *

Drive the adoption of innovative technologies, shaping product direction through strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams and customer engagements. Validate new capabilities and create impa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive AI-powered marketing initiatives to optimize campaigns, enhance pipeline generation, and leverage automation. Collaborate cross-functionally while experimenting with emerging technologies to red...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower our trading and crypto growth by leading performance marketing, optimizing user journeys, and boosting engagement. Drive demand generation, manage media campaigns, and collaborate cross-functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading federal service contracts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, financial performance, and customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $114K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to excel in outbound sales prospecting. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity as we scale globally and...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $190K *

Lead the charge in financial operations, driving gross margin improvements and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency wh...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $232K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative educational products for universities, enhancing faculty engagement and institutional adoption through AI-driven solutions and comprehensive support, while drivin...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform operating room performance by leading the development of data-driven products that enhance surgical efficiency and clinical outcomes. Collaborate with global teams to integrate AI and analyt...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Take ownership of campaign lifecycles across multiple accounts, ensuring timely execution and quality control. Collaborate with clients and teams to streamline processes, manage capacity, and enhance...

Cheshire, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $235K *

Transform enterprise-scale projects by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated bioprocess solutions. Drive project execution, governance, and talent development while ensuring customer sa...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $220K *

Lead the charge in shaping People Business Partner strategies for a global Go-To-Market organization, driving talent and organizational performance while partnering with senior leadership to enhance g...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis as you lead consolidated forecasts, enhance reporting quality, and partner with executives to drive strategic decisions. Utilize AI and automation to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $256K *

Shape the future of consumer products, retail, and logistics consulting by leading high-impact transformation programs, building client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative st...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $256K *

Shape the future of consumer products and retail by driving large-scale transformations, cultivating executive relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading innovative initiatives in a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $203K *

Transform complex systems with your expertise! Lead design and development, optimize performance, and enhance reliability as you deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet diverse customer needs...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading software development initiatives, driving architecture design, and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead compliance initiatives by managing cybersecurity projects and teams. Collaborate with clients to ensure excellence in service delivery while steering resource strategy and risk mitigation to meet...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.