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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$109K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team of Implementation Consultants, driving successful enterprise deployments and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration to maximize customer...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $260K *

Drive innovation by leading the orchestration of AI agents, enhancing customer interactions through seamless multi-agent collaboration and robust evaluation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to streamline customer onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to production. You'll manage timelines, coordinate approvals, and enhance processes, driving efficiency and satisfact...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $250K *

Drive transformative change in Life Sciences by leading complex global projects, mentoring teams, and delivering innovative content strategies that enhance patient communication and operational effici...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Take ownership of client relationships by guiding enterprise clients through technical integrations and offering strategic insights. Leverage your expertise in digital marketing to enhance client succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient engagement through innovative marketing strategies. You'll develop and execute multichannel campaigns, crafting compelling content that drives enro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through strategic training and coaching in retail channels. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and implement effective sales strategies, ensuring be...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$142K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to build innovative AI-driven products. Drive technical strategy, manage complex projects, and foster a culture of excellence while delivering im...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experiences globally. Lead HR partnerships, support managers through change, and drive engagement initiatives while managing complex employee relatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics and consultative skills to drive client success in the Consumer Healthcare vitamins sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights and fos...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex business initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, establishing Agile practices, and delivering impactful solutions. Engage with stakeholders to drive product vision and manage...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation in energy solutions. As a key player, you'll manage impactful programs for utility customers, collaborating across functions to ensure timely deliver...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading IT operations and team development, enhancing service delivery, and managing technology solutions for a dynamic workforce. Drive improvements and ensure seamless suppo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $152K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by leading our Lifecycle Marketing team, driving strategy and execution from activation to renewal, ensuring a seamless journey and maximizing customer success...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful bank implementations by managing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders. Leverage your project management expertise to oversee program execution, enhance client relations, an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Engage with our architecture team to streamline operations, manage design requirements, and ensure effective communication across projects. Your expertise will help translate technical work into organ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $285K *

Transform the customer success landscape by leading technical teams, driving integration health, and enhancing revenue through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions in the programmatic ecosy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Optimize delivery processes across multiple offshore development pods, ensuring alignment with AI-native methodologies. Lead project estimation, planning, and execution while tracking performance metr...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading multi-team software delivery in an AI-driven environment. Manage offshore development pods, ensuring project success through meticulous planning, tracking, and continuou...

Orlando, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the delivery of multi-team software programs, ensuring alignment across offshore development pods while driving AI-native methodologies and continuous improvement for optimal performance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading demand generation strategies, optimizing campaigns across various channels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive qualified pipeline...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $179K *

Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team, driving satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer strategies and deliv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in database excellence to enhance reliability, performance, and sustainability of GitLab's datastores. Shape long-range strategies while collaborating across teams to drive success in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $245K *

Join a team that's redefining partner management by owning high-value relationships, driving growth through strategic planning, and collaborating across departments to enhance customer outcomes and re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.