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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$155K - $194K *

Empower the Revenue Cycle Management team by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in financial workflows, ensuring customer insights shape solutions that enhance operational effici...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of supply chain solutions by leading early-stage product discovery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate ideas, and driving product-led growth in a dynamic B2B en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading early-stage product discovery in supply chain solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, validate ideas, and drive product development...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $215K *

Architect the future of vulnerability intelligence by owning product strategy, roadmap, and AI integration. Collaborate with engineering and analysts to deliver impactful solutions that enhance custom...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $333K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and execution, transforming innovative ideas into market-ready solutions within cloud and enterprise environments. Collaborate closely to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $264K *

Lead the charge in executing data center fit-outs across multiple sites, ensuring power readiness and timely project delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, manage schedules, and communica...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $219K *

Manage the engineering lifecycle for a critical platform, overseeing design, development, and deployment while ensuring quality and reliability. Lead a team of engineers, fostering collaboration acros...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming our operator platform, driving innovation and efficiency through strategic product management. Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional solutions that enhance se...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining video editing. Lead go-to-market strategies for our flagship product, driving impactful launches and user engagement while collaborating closely with product and growth t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to redefine product marketing for a leading AI video editing tool. Drive impactful launches, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance user engagement through innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the evolution of data products by identifying key improvements, strategizing data acquisition, and ensuring quality metrics meet customer needs. Collaborate with engineering to enhance the startu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $204K *

Join us to drive product lifecycle management for enterprise AI solutions, engaging directly with customers to define outcomes, manage trade-offs, and deliver impactful systems under tight timelines w...

Today

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

$161K - $287K *

Drive product strategy and innovation for Legal Plans and IP products, enhancing customer experiences through AI integration. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize outcomes and elevate product manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative product growth strategies, leading a team to source, validate, and launch new offerings in the aerospace and defense sectors, driving network expansion and revenue through evidence...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $127K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in driving customer success through technical expertise and project management, ensuring optimal platform adoption and value realization for medium to large-scale...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $211K *

Champion innovative product strategies that bridge digital and physical realms. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, driving growth and enhancing user experiences in a complex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $211K *

Shape the future of product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions that drive growth and enhance user experience. Your strategic vision will transform complex chall...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $122K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Product Manager, driving the vision and execution of AI-powered platforms. Collaborate with engineers and users to transform workflows, mentor peers, and lead product s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$243K - $365K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate and optimize Travel & Expense operations, driving strategic initiatives and collaboration across departments to enhance financial performance and deliver market-leading...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Oversee strategic initiatives for the Travel and Expense team, driving innovation and optimizing global spend. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance product strategies and deliver measu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$243K - $365K *

Lead a strategic T&E team to innovate finance solutions, optimize global spend, and drive business value. Collaborate across functions to shape product strategies and ensure impactful execution in a d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product management by leading the development of innovative solutions, optimizing team contributions, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance the GPXpress® platform and drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Own the Decision Maker Networks platform, leading a team to enhance algorithmic products. Drive roadmap, refine standards, and ensure user-friendly tooling for data scientists, aligning solutions with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.