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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$105K - $160K *

Elevate digital capabilities within Commercial Banking by leading product strategy, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring scalable solutions that enhance user experiences and align with busine...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $215K *

Transform executive engagement by building strategic advisor relationships, designing impactful experiences, and leveraging industry insights to elevate pay governance as a strategic priority for clie...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security engineering by leading a high-performing team, enhancing operational excellence, and translating security risks into actionable priorities in a dynamic, growth-focused env...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead the development of cutting-edge AI microservices, combining full-stack engineering with strategic influence. Drive architectural direction, optimize performance, and enhance user exper...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies and team dynamics, driving growth and brand awareness across diverse business units while aligning with strategic objectives and fostering collabor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion partner-led demand generation by developing and executing scalable marketing strategies. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive pipeline growth and optimize performance across ke...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Join our team as an EP Mapping Specialist, where you'll provide clinical and technical support for cardiac mapping solutions, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes an...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize revenue growth by managing upsell opportunities within your client portfolio. Leverage your expertise in HCM SaaS sales to enhance customer satisfaction and drive contract renewals, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $110K *

Take ownership of digital marketing operations, managing CRM campaigns and creative processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline workflows, and leverage AI for improved resul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $120K *

Advance client success by leading SEO strategies, audits, and monitoring. Leverage expertise in technical SEO and digital marketing to enhance client relationships and deliver exceptional results in a...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery excellence by architecting frameworks, managing resources, and synchronizing teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize processes, and mentor project managers to ensure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$103K - $181K *

Empower teams by crafting compelling content that drives customer engagement and enhances win probability. Collaborate with experts to transform insights into strategic messaging for national security...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of insurance technology by leveraging your expertise to guide Life, Annuity & Health insurers in modernizing operations and enhancing customer experiences through innovative solutions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead generative engine optimization strategies, transforming insights into actionable plans across SEO, content, and digital PR. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance client visibility...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways, leveraging deep USA Payments expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, drive migrations, and ensure seamless int...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$243K - $286K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives that enhance reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve the developer...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering excellence by leading Salesforce development and quality practices. Drive accountability, enhance delivery systems, and foster a high-performing culture acr...

London, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $169K *

Optimize North American sales processes and systems to enhance efficiency, drive adoption, and improve outcomes. Collaborate with teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and ensure consistent u...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market intelligence and sales support, bridging teams to drive insights and strategies in U.S. power markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and enhance cu...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading complex product feature design and delivery across full stack systems. Mentor junior engineers and influence architectural decisions to enhance patient engagem...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $147K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional supply chain programs from concept to mass production. Drive alignment across teams, mitigate risks, and leverage AI for automation, ensuring successful pr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic IT solutions by building relationships and driving sales growth. Engage with clients to identify needs, manage the sales process, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure succe...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $259K *

Join as a Principal Growth Marketing Strategist to drive strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic B2B marketing environment, influen...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.