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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$88K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital products by leading innovative projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful solutions and enhance clie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance business processes, streamline workflows, and improve accountability across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to im...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $182K *

Champion the advancement of engineering platforms by providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership. Ensure alignment of technical initiatives with business goals while enhancing productivity i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $130K *

Manage product strategy and growth for engineered bearing lines, driving profitability and market expansion through collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Lead lifecycle management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join us to drive impactful technology solutions by translating business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to enhance processes and ensure successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $210K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of pricing platforms, integrating advanced AI to streamline workflow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth by leading product marketing initiatives, crafting impactful messaging and strategies that engage and convert clients in the legal technology space. Foster collaboration across teams to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $204K *

Advance the product strategy for the OTS Incident Management Platform, transforming ITSM into a proactive orchestration layer that enhances workflow efficiency and integrates AI-driven solutions for i...

2 days ago

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

$116K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful software solutions by owning product areas, collaborating across functions, and driving customer-focused outcomes through strategic decision-making...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $198K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional go-to-market strategies for cutting-edge TPRM and ORM products. Drive market analysis, product positioning, and executive collaboration, owning key initiat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of CRM technology by leading the strategy, architecture, and lifecycle management of a cutting-edge platform that enhances customer engagement and operational excellence across com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the customer experience by owning the AI-driven discovery process, ensuring seamless vehicle searches through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. Collaborate with engineering and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of business applications by driving enhancements and aligning technology solutions with stakeholder needs. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational efficiency and deliver meas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading the development of foundational components for enterprise compliance solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational unit management, ensuring scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $184K *

Transform the digital lending landscape by leading product strategy, competitive analysis, and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive innovation in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of data-driven strategies to enhance marketing operations, optimize audience targeting, and ensure data integrity across legal brands. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product li...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $242K *

Empower our fleet operations by leading product strategy and execution for innovative software tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$176K - $242K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a cutting-edge fleet operations ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and deliver impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $144K *

Lead project implementations by coordinating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring quality delivery. Foster client relationships and drive continuous improvements while navigating complex stakehol...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $144K *

Partner with us to manage complex project implementations, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while driving continuous service improveme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of analytics in financial services by defining and delivering innovative product features that empower institutional clients to navigate structured credit markets and optimize portfol...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $114K *

Lead product development by conducting market research, defining specifications, and creating marketing strategies to successfully launch new products and enhance existing lines, ensuring alignment wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $210K *

Join us to drive product strategy and ecosystem alignment for mobile location capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve product-market fit and scale Swift's technology across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise processes through AI innovations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions, ensuring our internal tools set t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.