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 - $157K *

Unlock customer success by owning the full lifecycle, driving program success, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to ensure impactful solutions and achieve high renewal rates...

Magna, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Lead partnership development and activation, driving strategic collaborations that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure partnerships deliver measurable val...

Long Beach, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI by engaging developers and partners to build, test, and launch AI agents on our cutting-edge platform. You'll create technical content, lead workshops, and cultivate feedback to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and communication across teams. Drive project success by establishing clear objectives, managing timelines, and facilitating collaboration to achieve...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading technical execution of Electrification Solutions projects. Drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing resources and risks to ensure project succes...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $145K *

Engage with our creative team to redefine visual design excellence. Lead innovative projects, foster collaboration, and implement strategies that elevate brand experiences and exceed expectations, dri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$94K - $148K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and roadmap for non-technical products, driving growth and profitability through market insights and cross-functional collaboration to optimize product valu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $145K *

Optimize product launches by collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and high quality. Leverage engineering expertise to manage complex programs, drive continuous improvement, and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $210K *

Join a dynamic EOS team to deliver high-quality software solutions for data center networks, driving innovation in Linux-based systems while collaborating with engineers and support teams to enhance p...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$93K - $146K *

Optimize the customer journey by executing multi-channel lifecycle marketing campaigns. Drive user engagement, retention, and monetization through data-driven strategies and collaboration with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the engineering of a scalable insurance platform, driving regional expansion and experimentation. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product offerings an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$151K - $251K *

Drive the planning and execution of Flight Software development programs, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering and program management for timely delivery of spacecraft software systems...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $145K *

Champion customer success by resolving complex technical issues as a Principal Engineer. Drive personalized support and enhance service processes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring optimal performa...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision for fleet lifecycle optimization, enhancing cost efficiency and customer journeys through innovative digital solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

Irvine, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $252K *

Shape the future of advertising on a leading platform by designing intuitive tools and experiences that empower businesses while enhancing user engagement and trust within the community...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $221K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for innovative products, driving full-funnel demand generation and inbound pipeline growth through cross-functional collaboration an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $205K *

Elevate your career by owning the TA tech stack, driving integrations, and enhancing system efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and lead vendor relationships, all...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead operational strategies that drive business growth and enhance client delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource management, financial performance, and project executio...

Cambridge, MARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $159K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI solutions by developing scalable applications and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the sales technology landscape, driving efficiency and effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Empower innovation by leading product design for transformative consumer experiences. Drive clarity in complex care journeys, leveraging AI and cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality and ou...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing key client relationships, driving account growth, and ensuring long-term retention through strategic partnerships and consultative engagement in a dynamic tech environment...

Tampa, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $106K *

Lead impactful initiatives in equitable electric mobility, managing multi-state programs and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable transportation policies and practic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$161K - $202K *

Analyze business operations to drive strategic improvements in health coaching. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days 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.