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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$171K - $251K *

Join us to elevate product management through AI-driven learning and development. You'll design impactful training programs and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency within our produ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis and risk management for global clinical trials, interpreting complex data to identify trends and risks. Lead cross-functional teams in enhancing study quality and patient...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$236K - $354K *

Innovate and drive strategic initiatives as a Principal Technical Program Manager, aligning engineering, product, and business stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness and execution across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $361K *

Lead the development of innovative NovaOS capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving continuous improvement through collaboration across cross-functional teams. Deliver measurabl...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance product strategies and improve operational efficiency. Drive collaboration across teams to build scalable platforms and deliver hi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

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

$117K - $158K *

Manage and prioritize the ERP product backlog, translating business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Drive strategic account management for top-tier restaurant brands, fostering relationships with senior leadership and ensuring their success through innovative solutions and AI integration, while lead...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading software implementation projects, guiding clients through successful deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and exceed customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $225K *

Transform vendor performance and customer satisfaction by leading strategic initiatives across a global BPO network. Drive accountability, analyze data, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $188K *

Champion vendor excellence and customer satisfaction by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving strategic oversight across a global BPO network. Leverage analytical skills to enhance performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $272K *

Transform user engagement by leading innovative design strategies that enhance growth and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business goals into impactful design solutions for mill...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic partnerships with major GSIs to enhance industrial transformation. Collaborate on joint offerings, enablement, and co-selling initiatives, driving significant revenue growth and fosteri...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing strategy for AI and payments. Drive market success through collaboration, strategic insights, and compelling narratives that connect innovation to custo...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in fostering dynamic relationships with strategic healthcare partners. This role requires navigating complex client ecosystems, influencing decisions, and driving collaborative innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead strategic health plan implementations and optimize client solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex projects, and enhance operational workflows to ensure successful launches...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $260K *

Lead strategic partnerships to elevate and scale multi-year AI and LLM relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to deepen alliances, drive integration optimizations, and advance collaborative opp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate customer success by leading a dynamic team focused on adoption, satisfaction, and advocacy. Collaborate across departments to enhance customer relationships and drive measurable outcomes while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead demand generation initiatives to drive sustainable pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate cross-departmentally to optimize strategies, mentor teams, and enhance brand awareness throug...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining the Software Development Lifecycle and Developer Experience. Lead global strategies, build innovative offerings, and drive transformation for clients, leveraging expertis...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks 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.