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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$112K - $193K *

Transform healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution for a revenue integrity solution. Drive innovation, engage stakeholders, and optimize outcomes to enhance hospital operations...

Draper, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by mastering analytics across diverse domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize reporting workflows and drive impactful solutions in a fast-p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Advance project management excellence by leading complex CapEx initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while applying stand...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $127K *

Contribute to product strategy and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and sustainment...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of digital transformation by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance business efficiency and customer experience across multi-functional AWS programs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $170K *

Elevate data engineering excellence by designing and implementing complex data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to drive impactful data initiatives and architectural inno...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $275K *

Elevate data strategy and reporting for the System Performance Organization, transforming complex robotics data into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders while fostering team growth and al...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $135K *

Join us to manage a diverse portfolio of 90-120 real estate assets, ensuring lease compliance and fostering strong landlord relationships while solving complex challenges across North America...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement global HR strategies, driving organizational performance and employee engagement while leading a team of HR professionals in a dynamic environme...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion the Lead-to-Cash governance model, prioritizing and optimizing processes while leading a team to deliver high-value outcomes. Drive strategic alignment and continuous improvement across works...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $244K *

Champion the growth of a leading Travel Rule network, enhancing compliance and user experience. Drive partnerships, expand global reach, and ensure seamless integration across platforms while maintain...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion progress at the forefront of Jira and Confluence management, leading change control processes and optimizing workflows for diverse teams while ensuring effective documentation and traceabilit...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sales operations by enhancing processes, managing CRM tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and performance across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform client relationships by leading complex digital banking implementations. Oversee project execution, manage risks, and ensure client satisfaction while driving portfolio growth through strate...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of virtual care by managing cross-functional programs that enhance member access and health outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful implementation and...

El Dorado Hills, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $147K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Lead clinical data management efforts by overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality deliverables, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Drive data integrity and compliance while mento...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence by optimizing workflows and enhancing system processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the seller journey and ensure effective support f...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Optimize strategies by leading multi-channel collections initiatives, leveraging analytics and AI to enhance performance and drive payment conversions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of user communication by transforming complex product features into clear, engaging content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a consistent product voice and enhanc...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$94K - $117K *

Champion integrated demand generation initiatives to drive pipeline and revenue growth. Leverage advanced digital marketing expertise and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize multi-chan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic sales development team to drive enterprise growth. Lead initiatives in prospecting, coaching, and optimizing sales strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.