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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$70K - $166K *

Lead the charge in transforming supply risk management by executing strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and drive impactful results...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to drive complex programs, collaborating across functions to ensure timely delivery and alignment with corporate strategy. Leverage your leadership and communication skills to fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $194K *

Elevate financial systems by designing scalable ERP solutions that transform operational data into actionable insights. Collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Engineering to streamline processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $211K *

Join us in shaping innovative financial products that enhance user engagement and drive global impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies and deliver seamless experiences, po...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage the product lifecycle and strategy for ceramics, driving growth and profitability through collaboration with stakeholders and market insights. Lead initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for financial systems on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Drive automation and integration across finance processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for a netw...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of dental practice management by leading software development and strategy while optimizing user experiences and ensuring compliance as we expand into new markets, collaborating with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $337K *

Reimagine product management by bridging customer needs with engineering excellence. Drive SSD product strategies from concept to launch, leveraging technical expertise and cross-functional leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $337K *

Optimize your career as a Technical Product Manager, bridging engineering and business teams to drive innovative SSD solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to shape product...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $171K *

Manage end-to-end product strategy and execution for the SAP portfolio, driving AI initiatives and pricing strategies while collaborating across teams to deliver customer value and technical leadershi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $215K *

Lead audience intelligence initiatives to shape targeted messaging and drive engagement across PE and VC segments. Own integrated campaigns, leveraging data-driven insights to create compelling conten...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $215K *

Engage with audiences by driving innovative product marketing strategies. Your insights will shape messaging, enhance campaigns, and create impactful content for PE and VC buyers, ensuring alignment w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $204K *

Optimize audience intelligence and messaging for PE and VC markets. Lead full-funnel campaigns, develop high-quality content, and leverage AI to enhance marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management by guiding strategic direction and execution for B2G registration and reporting platforms. Collaborate across technical and business domains to...

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

$177K - $239K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative customer terminal devices by collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring high-quality software integration for an except...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $250K *

Unlock potential by owning a product area end-to-end, collaborating with engineering and customers to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic market...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $170K *

Transform compliance into seamless product features, ensuring fair practices for renters and landlords. Collaborate with partners, drive product discovery, and leverage data to enhance user experience...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $187K *

Drive your career with an impactful role in product management, focusing on customer adoption of cloud container services. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies, execute launches, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of product marketing by leading go-to-market strategies, leveraging insights to optimize product positioning, and driving customer advocacy initiatives that enhance business unit p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative gaming tools by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance player experiences. Leverage your full-stack engineering expertise in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $214K *

Lead the charge in driving high-impact initiatives across teams while enhancing collaboration, optimizing resources, and ensuring strategic alignment within the organization. Your expertise will conne...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $264K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee-systems strategy into actionable results. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive complex initiatives, enhance employee experience, and ensure alignment ac...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us shape the future of customer experience by leading product strategy for mid-market solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered capabilities that enhance operational eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $230K *

Champion your career by leading mid-market customer experience strategies. Drive product innovation, engage with customers, and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver e...

United StatesRemote

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.