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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$160K - $191K *

Lead the strategy for an innovative AI product, driving market fit, stakeholder alignment, and scalable growth, while focusing on secure identity management solutions for enterprise environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategy for Agentic Identity Management, driving product-market fit and growth in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $258K *

Lead the vision and implementation of a Unified System of Controls, driving digital transformation and optimizing cybersecurity processes to enhance user experiences and safeguard the business across...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $313K *

Oversee the development and strategy for data products that enhance traveler and partner experiences, driving innovation in machine learning and analytics while collaborating across teams to achieve i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform business challenges into actionable product solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive product delivery, define requirements, and enhance fraud prevention and compliance c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Champion innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven technologies that enhance operational efficiency and align with business goals. Drive product execution usi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead cross-functional discovery initiatives, translating business needs into actionable Epics. Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve blockers throughout the Salesforce delivery life...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining internal audit solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy and innovation, enhancing efficiency and quality through AI, while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the corporate internal audit landscape by shaping product strategy and developing AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and quality throughout the audit lifecycle, while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of our Agent Platform, optimizing tools and infrastructure for internal teams while ensuring seamless integration for external customers. Shape the future of mortgage automation a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of the Agent Platform, enhancing internal tools and external integrations to streamline mortgage automation and empower agents, ensuring compliance and efficiency across the i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $236K *

Empower teams by leading the transformation of technical risk management, driving innovative governance solutions that enhance compliance and accelerate product launches across the Software Developmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategies that enhance marketplace efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intelligent systems, navigate complexities, and drive impactful sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$151K - $204K *

Elevate the external API and EDI strategy for global logistics, defining roadmaps and enhancing supply chain experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product vision, ensuring seamless inte...

2 days ago

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

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in product strategy and capacity planning for Cloud AI, ensuring optimal resource allocation and forecasting to meet demand across data centers. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $242K *

Join an innovative team shaping the future of contractor payments across borders. Drive product vision from ideation to execution while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with cross...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping software strategy and roadmap for a management platform. Collaborate with engineering and partners to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing product strategy to enhance platform capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring alignment with customer ne...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $204K *

Drive innovative solutions for complex international challenges, leading cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate globally to shape product strateg...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Drive product strategy and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with market needs and customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve profita...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $272K *

Drive the future of Snapdragon technology by leading product management initiatives across diverse markets, ensuring optimal performance and innovation in chipsets for mobile, automotive, and IoT appl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in AI data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to build strategic partnerships and translate evolving requirements into innovative memory and storage...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data and analytics. As a Software Product Manager, you'll manage software products and data assets, translating business needs into actionable plans while coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Join our Data and Analytics team to manage software products that unlock business opportunities. Collaborate across departments to drive product lifecycle success and enhance data-driven decision-maki...

3 weeks 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.