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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$193K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features while driving alignment across Product, Engineering, and Design teams in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $138K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change in revenue cycle operations. Lead strategic projects to enhance financial performance, optimize processes, and improve patient experiences while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Transform product development by leading cross-functional teams to drive initiatives from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with business strategies and quality standards while fosterin...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$106K - $177K *

Shape customer success by managing enterprise accounts, driving satisfaction and retention through strategic guidance, proactive support, and relationship building. Collaborate with sales teams to max...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $182K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key partner relationships, driving revenue, and enhancing partner satisfaction through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions that leverage our cloud-base...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $154K *

Lead the commercial success of a diverse product portfolio across North America. Drive growth, customer adoption, and lifecycle management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align stra...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading and scaling a capture organization in the space sector. Drive strategic pursuits, manage a talented team, and enhance capture processes to secure new business opportunit...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $140K *

Shape project success by managing budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple concurrent construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective communication, driving proa...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$208K - $429K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at our Operations by leading efficiency initiatives that drive cost savings, enhance service, and improve overall operational excellence. Partner cross-functionally to deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate project success by leading complex software implementations, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams, manage risks, and mentor junior project manag...

Tucson, AZRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Help us drive growth by cultivating executive relationships and leading strategic initiatives. You'll position our firm as a trusted partner, ensuring client success through tailored solutions and inn...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by driving growth and nurturing key relationships. Lead strategic initiatives, engage with C-suite executives, and position our firm as a trusted partner in client success. Ideal f...

Beverly Hills, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $260K *

Transform the AI-driven customer experience by leading the Superhuman Console product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement, streamline onboarding, and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $230K *

Shape the future of product security by leading architecture reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development life...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $279K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance customer-driven solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring operational excellence and seamless expert engagement for small business...

San Diego, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic partnerships to drive pipeline growth, manage relationships with industry executives, and enhance collaboration with sales teams. Shape a dynamic partner program that translates con...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $123K *

Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $203K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in women's health by leading cross-functional teams to enhance pregnancy and postpartum experiences. Drive product vision, development, and measurable outcomes for million...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$188K - $235K *

Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $241K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading teams in Marketing and Consumer Privacy. Drive collaboration, establish clear priorities, and ensure privacy-aware practices while delivering scala...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Empower teams to elevate product design through strategic vision, fostering collaboration across disciplines to create impactful digital experiences that meet user needs and business goals while ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate backend services and APIs in Node.js and TypeScript to enhance ad experiences across mobile and web platforms, collaborating with engineers and product teams to drive impactful advertising so...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.