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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$190K - $280K *

Lead the charge in implementing complex SoCs for next-gen satellite systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure timing closure and optimize performance, while managing external partners for successful...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform the agent experience by leading strategy across recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support. Drive engagement and success through cohesive learning and development initiatives, ensuring age...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $245K *

Partner with us to lead Agile execution and backlog management for production sustainment and data-quality improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational reliability and d...

Bethesda, MDRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $192K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading critical situation resolutions for strategic accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and retention while driving continuous im...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $228K *

Transform complex systems into a cohesive architecture by leading end-to-end solutions across CRM, billing, and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and drive modernizatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $238K *

Shape compliance strategies by operationalizing key frameworks, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and support product com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $313K *

Champion innovative security solutions by architecting scalable authentication services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences while ensuring robust security protocols for millio...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $245K *

Drive innovative UX design strategies in clinical settings, leading a talented team to enhance decision support and care coordination. Collaborate across functions to integrate AI and elevate user exp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by managing and scaling an AI-driven outreach program. Define campaign strategies and performance metrics while optimizing the client acquisition funnel and mentoring local teams to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in expanding and retaining key Enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic account management and team leadership. Own the commercial outcomes, ensuring multi-product...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $253K *

Drive the development of AI-driven coaching solutions, overseeing multiple squads from prototype to production. Ensure quality delivery, manage resources effectively, and foster team growth while main...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by managing AI and Agentforce delivery projects. Oversee project scope, financials, and schedules while fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation in a...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful AI and Agentforce delivery projects, managing customer relationships and internal initiatives. Leverage your strategic planning and analytical skills to oversee project execution and f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing cross-functional teams and customer expectations with minimal direction. Drive financial stewardshi...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, managing delivery, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality releases while maintaining a hands-on technica...

Alberta, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $193K *

Lead the charge in managing development teams to deliver strategic legal applications, ensuring alignment with ROI goals. Drive innovation through effective mentoring, process implementation, and cros...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$126K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance specialty prescription processes. Drive strategic direction, foster collaboration, and ensure delivery excellence while managing multi...

Columbus, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Empower the future of AI in commerce media by leading strategy and execution across AI Labs and Data Science. Drive customer engagement, scale capabilities, and enhance product impact while building a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Drive the future of retail trading by owning the product roadmap, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that engage millions of custo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by shaping strategies, driving growth, and connecting customer insights to innovative solutions. Lead a high-performing team to enhance market presence...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse digital projects, collaborating with clients and teams to define solutions, manage budgets, and ensure quality. Drive innovation and efficiency while fostering stro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $155K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic business initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to achieve performance excellence while fostering a high-performing environment...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.