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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$100K - $120K *

Empower a collaborative team by leading complex data management projects, focusing on BI/Analytics and data governance. Utilize agile practices to deliver value, enhance data literacy, and drive innov...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Transform how we operate by leading technology-driven initiatives that enhance business capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategies and drive measurable outcomes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in software development, leading projects from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications, optimize performance, and dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $165K *

Lead large-scale transformational initiatives by managing diverse global teams. Drive program governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery of technology pr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of scalable platform infrastructure. Drive operational excellence and innovation while collaborating across teams to enhance system reliabi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by leveraging your AWS expertise in a dynamic DevOps role. Collaborate with a hands-on team to enhance infrastructure and streamline development processes while tackling complex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Take ownership of the global public sector product strategy, leading a team to ensure compliance with government regulations while driving revenue growth and competitive advantage across diverse marke...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to drive project success while maintaining scop...

Maple Grove, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $310K *

Lead our UX practice to enhance user engagement and drive product design innovation. As a player-coach, you'll shape design standards and AI strategies while fostering a thriving team culture that cha...

Santa Monica, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of banking partnerships by driving growth and strategy for existing and new accounts. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance partner relationships and optimize performance acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform product development by leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive customer-centric solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define vision and prio...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop a regional team of Field Application Engineers, enhancing technical capabilities and driving customer-focused solutions in the Test & Measurement industry while fostering continuous i...

Oswego, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion the connection between product and customer teams by designing AI-powered workflows that streamline communication, ensuring both sides are informed and responsive to changes and feedback, enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $245K *

Elevate mission success by leading product development for critical software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable features, ensuring tim...

Bethesda, MDRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $150K *

Champion integrated marketing campaigns that drive pipeline growth in the Business & Government sector. Collaborate across teams to execute strategies, optimize performance, and leverage AI for innova...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$159K - $254K *

Engineer a transformative AI-powered Customer Success platform, driving proactive support and growth for restaurants. This high-impact role blends product strategy with AI innovation, ensuring lasting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Empower growth by managing and evolving our Pressure & Force product line. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive market strategies, analyze performance, and uncover new opportunities in an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $175K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative IT projects, leading Agile teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Drive client satisfaction through effective project delive...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $175K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technology solutions by managing Agile projects, guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, and ensuring high client satisfaction through effective...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive revenue growth in healthcare through consultative sales and strategic partnerships. Own the full sales cycle, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor future hires in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.