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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$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a leading fintech by driving user acquisition and activation for consumer lending products. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize loan conversion and establish growth strategi...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering data-driven solutions for life sciences clients. Leverage your expertise to drive insights, optimize user experiences, and collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative digital solutions for Retirement & Wealth, leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth through strat...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $102K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a high-volume portfolio, driving renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities while ensuring exceptional engagement and retention across North America...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $264K *

Pioneer the enablement strategy for our global sales team, identifying revenue risks and optimizing win rates. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance competitive intelligence and drive impactful sa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Engage the customer lifecycle by developing scalable marketing programs that enhance onboarding, retention, and expansion. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into impactful strategie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $111K *

Lead the charge in driving successful mortgage-focused projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, applying Agile methodologies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to promote operati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading telecom program by driving automation in engineering activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing scope, timeline...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of organic search strategies across enterprise software brands. Lead initiatives in technical SEO, content optimization, and AI-driven search, driving visibility and revenue whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex technology projects, bridging business and technical needs. Drive collaboration, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery while mentoring teams in a fast...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate product strategy and execution for US tax solutions, driving innovation and integration within the tax technology landscape while ensuring compliance and market alignment through collaboration...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of merchant experiences by building intuitive, efficient software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the portal and commerce applications, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow strategic partnerships in banking and investing by enhancing existing relationships and acquiring new ones. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape strategies and drive operational success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading talent acquisition processes and programs. Drive team development, enhance recruiting efficiency, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines...

Richardson, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping retail media strategies, guiding brand partners through digital advertising landscapes while translating complex data into compelling narratives that drive executive-level d...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through Power BI. In this hands-on role, you'll develop dashboards and reports, ensuring data quality and collaboration across stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Empower decision-making by developing impactful Power BI dashboards and reports. Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders to create semantic models and ensure data quality, enhancing analytics...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$162K - $194K *

Drive growth as a Senior Product Marketing Manager, shaping messaging and campaigns for Observability products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and retention thr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming automation and workflows to enhance productivity and scalability. Drive strategic initiatives, foster team collaboration, and ensure impactful solutions are adopted acr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead enterprise-scale Sirion CLM implementations, managing delivery, client relationships, and cross-functional teams. Drive program success through governance, financial management, and pre-sales sup...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product learning experiences for credit unions and MAP employees. You'll design, develop, and deliver engaging training that empowers users to confidently ado...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code. Own architectural decisions and enhance integration across services in a co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.