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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$190K - $238K *

Empower providers by crafting compelling product narratives and strategies that enhance adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful marketing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of stablecoin infrastructure by leading product management, driving execution, and developing a high-impact team. Collaborate closely with customers and engineering to enhance adoptio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and development of innovative analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive measurabl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the narrative for MSPs by driving impactful product marketing strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance positioning, lead successful launches, and empower the revenue team with insights...

Tampa, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI tax agents, collaborating with engineers and clients to enhance efficiency and transform tax practices across the industry. Shape product strategy and deliver...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering innovative data products for Trust & Safety, ensuring AI models are trained safely and effectively through advanced reinforcement learning environments and r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming our payment gateway strategy, driving performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance while optimiz...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of payment gateways by owning strategy, driving performance, and leading engineering teams. Collaborate with product and finance teams to enhance transaction success and compliance wh...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Drive customer success by leading adoption of Process Mining and AI Core Platform capabilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience, ensure satisfaction, and foster strategic relations...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile solutions for professionals. You'll lead product strategy, prototype with AI, and drive impactful changes across our mobile apps, ensuring seamless experiences for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $191K *

Innovate with us to drive product strategy and execution for Time and Labor solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, prioritize impactful features, and leverage customer insights to enhance product lif...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive growth by owning the self-serve revenue engine, optimizing user experiences, and leading experimentation to boost conversions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and revenue, p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $124K *

Champion the development of innovative AI-driven solutions and user-friendly tools that empower marketing and sales teams, enhancing their ability to create engaging content and streamline workflows a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Help us shape the consumer journey from booking to loyalty, leveraging AI to enhance experiences. As a Lead PM, you'll define strategy, collaborate across teams, and drive impactful product changes th...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $251K *

Transform the future of technology by leading innovative product strategies, exploring emerging trends, and driving breakthrough concepts from idea to prototype. Collaborate with top talent to shape t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $200K *

Elevate healthcare technology by owning mobile and web apps that enhance clinician workflows. Drive product direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure patient safety while leveraging AI to improve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of agent management by leading product direction, creating roadmaps, and ensuring reliable execution for agent systems. Drive governance, instrumentation, and cross-team alignment to...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Shape the future of consumer apps by driving product strategy and execution in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and optimize performance for a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the Resident Onboarding Lift product, driving strategy and execution in partnership with AppFolio. Own the roadmap, influence product outcomes, and enhance customer experiences while collabora...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of our product as a Senior Product Manager, driving outcomes that deliver real value to customers and the business. Collaborate closely with design and engineering to shape soluti...

Rapid City, SDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical integration of partner ecosystems, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational reliability. Drive API discovery, documentation, and troubleshooting while collaborating with int...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing in the insurance tech space. Lead strategic positioning, drive go-to-market initiatives, and empower teams with insights that connect product capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Shape the organization's AI capabilities while ensuring responsible AI practices...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion a dynamic team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Elevate organizational AI capabilities while ensuring responsible practices and...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks 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.