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 *

Transform customer engagement by owning the narrative for data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling messaging, drive product launches, and leverage market insights to...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of AI Commerce by driving strategic execution across product and technology initiatives, ensuring impactful customer and associate experiences while collaborating with cross-funct...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic portfolio of Cybersecurity Services, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage budgets, risks, and project lifec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of global supply chain management by leading production planning and execution. Drive operational excellence through strategic governance, inventory management, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Help us drive strategic growth initiatives and shape long-term business development strategies. Collaborate with senior leadership, mentor junior staff, and oversee complex proposals to foster organiz...

Fairfield, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $264K *

Champion technical solutions for enterprise clients, bridging engineering and security needs. Leverage expertise in Data Security and Threat Intelligence to enhance product offerings and drive custome...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize talent acquisition by sourcing top candidates for technical roles. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their culture and needs, ensuring a seamless recruitment process that enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Develop innovative software solutions that enhance access to mental and physical health services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable applications, ensuring quality and perform...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$229K - $260K *

Transform the integration landscape by architecting robust connections between NodeZero and key security platforms, ensuring reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and driving technic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer support through effective leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Drive team performance and satisfaction while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping data platform strategies and governance, driving innovative solutions and team development. Collaborate with partners to enhance AI readiness and ensure successful technical...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $163K *

Drive project success by managing Workday implementations, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with teams to optimize resources and budgets while contributing to...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of AI-driven products, leading strategic initiatives and execution. Drive product roadmaps, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with business goals while delivering impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $164K *

Optimize financial forecasting and reporting processes across the organization. Lead corporate financial modeling while engaging with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions and resource a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful IT projects by managing all phases from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely and successful project execution while aligning...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a GTM Strategy & Program Manager, driving revenue growth by transforming merchant feedback into scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partnerships and...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Help us drive success for enterprise clients by managing key accounts, offering strategic guidance, and ensuring seamless project delivery. Elevate your career by collaborating with top-tier clients i...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining partner marketing strategy, driving pipeline growth, and fostering relationships with national partners. Leverage your expertise to execute impactful campaigns and collab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable cloud-native platforms, driving AI/ML integration, and ensuring high-performance distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovativ...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Elevate innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms. Drive technical excellence across teams, architect AI-enhanced systems, and mentor engineers to translate com...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Lead platform engineering initiatives, driving scalable cloud-native solutions and AI/ML integration. Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentor...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, AI-enhanced software systems. Drive the full software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality outcomes and fosteri...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of scalable platform engineering by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies, ensuring high availability and o...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining claims adjudication by leading the vision, strategy, and lifecycle of a comprehensive platform. Drive innovation across product, operations, and client-facing teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.