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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$120K - $145K *

Empower our manufacturing capabilities by leading AI-driven tools in our MES. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality, driving significant adva...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing by developing AI-powered tools that enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensuring rapid advancements in prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading complex technical programs that bridge business objectives and execution. Collaborate across teams to drive advertiser-facing initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$197K - $257K *

Empower teams to innovate and drive impactful solutions across diverse projects, enhancing collaboration and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in execution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $257K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration across teams. Your expertise will shape our approach to tackling complex cha...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Shape the future of consumer experiences by driving product strategy and managing the lifecycle of innovative features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and maximize impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $243K *

Engage in shaping the product vision and roadmap for a shared Catalog Ontology, driving adoption across multiple teams. Collaborate with engineering and leadership to enhance data quality and customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to design and manage innovative products from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer-centric solutions that drive market differ...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring customer-centric solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative products, manage P&L, and drive alignment with stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies, managing the entire lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning and customer-centric solutions, while lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Transform data into a strategic asset by owning the product strategy and roadmap. Capture, structure, and analyze sourcing data to enhance performance and deliver insights, partnering with cross-funct...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $254K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing product lifecycles, translating market needs into innovative offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning and customer satisfac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of internal systems that drive operational efficiency and scalability, enhancing financial and academic workflows to support significant growth a...

3 weeks ago

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

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategic vision for a cutting-edge data platform, focusing on operational AI. Drive innovation and empower developers to interact with real-time enterprise data, optimi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the development of innovative real-time neural monitoring solutions. Collaborate with clinicians and engineers to translate needs into actionable product features, ensuring alignment with regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $167K *

Advance the future of sales technology by leading product development, enhancing collaboration, and driving strategic innovation to optimize client interactions and improve operational efficiency acro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $167K *

Empower global sales and services by leading the vision and roadmap for innovative sales tools, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and client retention. Drive AI-led transformations to simplify proc...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive payments strategy, enhance transaction experiences, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance and support international...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Champion the end-to-end management of products, driving innovation and customer satisfaction while achieving business objectives through strategic insights and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $136K *

Champion product innovation by leveraging market insights and regulatory knowledge to enhance customer experience and drive business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and impl...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Explore innovative product management strategies to enhance customer experience and drive business results. Collaborate across teams to develop solutions that meet market needs while achieving profit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Accelerate your career by managing product lifecycles, driving innovation, and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to achieve strategic goals and deliver impactful solutions that...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $167K *

Shape the future of sales technology by leading product vision and execution. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional tools that improve the client jour...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $136K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative credit policies and strategies that drive growth and acquisition for TD Merchant Solutions, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and governance while collabor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.