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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$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading product innovation in restaurant technology. Drive impactful solutions, enhance user experiences, and collaborate closely with restaurant teams to scale our in-store off...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $234K *

Shape and lead complex technical programs, collaborating across teams to align priorities and drive transformational change. Utilize expertise to manage risks, optimize processes, and enhance operatio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Transform cross-functional collaboration by driving technical programs that align with strategic goals. Lead complex initiatives, manage risks, and optimize processes to enhance product delivery and o...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $264K *

Elevate operational excellence by driving cross-functional collaboration and managing complex GPU NPI programs. This high-impact role demands strong leadership, strategic influence, and a proven track...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $244K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reading! As a Lead Product Manager, you'll define the vision and strategy for our Everand app, enhancing user experience and driving engagement across platform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $256K *

Lead a team to shape the Everand app's vision and strategy, enhancing reader engagement and experience across platforms. Drive execution from concept to launch, ensuring a high-quality product that re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Transform the Everand app as a Lead Product Manager, shaping its vision and user experience. Lead a cross-functional team to enhance reader engagement and retention, ensuring a high-quality product th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Join a team that's redefining the reading experience by leading the Everand app. You'll set the vision, drive strategy, and enhance user engagement, ensuring readers love the app and keep coming back...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Product Manager, shaping the Everand app's vision and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive engagement, ensuring reader...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $256K *

Lead the vision and strategy for our audiobook and ebook app, enhancing user experience and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a product that resonates with readers and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Champion the Everand app as Lead Product Manager, shaping its vision and strategy. Drive user engagement and retention by leading cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless reading experience across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Everand app's vision and strategy, enhancing user experience across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution and ensure a high-quality produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $228K *

Transform the Everand app by setting its vision and strategy, leading cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, and driving engagement through innovative features that resonate with readers...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $244K *

Transform the Everand app by setting its vision and strategy, leading cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, and driving engagement through innovative features that resonate with readers...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the Everand app, shaping its vision and strategy. Drive user engagement and retention by enhancing the reader experience across platforms, while collaborating with cros...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$177K - $239K *

Lead the charge in driving complex, cross-team measurement-science initiatives from inception to delivery, fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse teams to achieve impactful results in a...

2 days ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Transform product management by owning the HPC Burn-In Systems portfolio, driving customer engagement, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure product success and growth in the semiconductor indu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of Kubernetes adoption, driving product strategy and execution for Oracle Kubernetes Engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution for innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to define product direction, balancing user needs and technical c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $379K *

Empower innovation by leading the strategy and roadmap for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and drive adoption, ensuring alignment wi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $379K *

Champion the strategy and roadmap for a cutting-edge data platform, driving adoption and enhancing workflows for dataset management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer ne...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer a unified ecommerce experience by leading product strategy and team development. Drive measurable outcomes through innovative shopping journeys, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by managing complex projects, aligning priorities with top customers, and driving impactful technical initiatives. Collaborate across functions to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Optimize end-to-end order execution for OCI data centers, ensuring timely delivery and inventory efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, automate workflows, and establish KPIs...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain solutions through strategic program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive impactful initiatives that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.