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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$151K - $204K *

Unlock potential by driving product vision and strategy, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and address complex challenges at scale, while lev...

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

$316K - $500K+*

Champion the convergence of data resilience, security, and AI governance. Drive innovative product development in a fast-paced environment, transforming ideas into impactful solutions that enhance ent...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $230K *

Drive cross-organizational programs that integrate AI workflows with hardware development. Lead complex projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $243K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative pricing models and strategies, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance customer value and drive product delivery across diverse retail experienc...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of digital communication by leading the AI-driven Intelligent Fax Aviator solution. Collaborate cross-functionally to define strategy, drive product delivery, and ensure market su...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise platforms by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and integrate AI tools, ensu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to shape the future of our platform, driving strategy and execution for enterprise solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance integrations, permissions, and AI capabilities, ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $342K *

Champion the integration of Contract Lifecycle Management into Intelligent Agreement Management, driving product strategy and execution across multiple pillars to enhance customer experience and opera...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $299K *

Strategize the convergence of Contract Lifecycle Management and Intelligent Agreement Management. Lead product vision, architecture, and execution across multiple pillars to enhance customer experienc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $285K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a unified product strategy for Contract Lifecycle Management and Intelligent Agreement Management, driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering an ex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $296K *

Join a team that's redefining the shopping experience across multiple verticals. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll drive product vision and strategy, collaborating with sales and partners to laun...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $296K *

Shape the future of shopping by leading product strategy across multiple verticals. Collaborate with sales teams and partners to enhance consumer experiences, ensuring efficient launches and sustainab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion a unified customer experience by owning the console product, setting standards, and ensuring seamless integration across services. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance usability for both...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by owning the customer-facing console, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse cloud services. Collaborate with teams to set standards, define user interactions, and drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$181K - $245K *

Drive the product strategy for cutting-edge AI capabilities in a secure environment. Collaborate with technical leaders to define mission needs, translate them into actionable requirements, and overse...

2 days ago

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

$169K - $355K *

Oversee product strategy and development for scientific platforms, integrating AI, data, and lab automation. Collaborate with teams to define product vision, drive market adoption, and enhance custome...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $355K *

Lead product strategy and development for scientific platforms, integrating AI, data, and lab automation. Collaborate with teams to define vision, roadmap, and market strategies, ensuring alignment wi...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $215K *

Shape the future of North American inland transportation by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and drive market success in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $219K *

Unlock innovative design solutions to enhance customer and associate experiences in Amazon's physical network. Collaborate across teams to implement strategic initiatives that optimize workflows and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$151K - $238K *

Lead the charge in shaping our Order-to-Cash platform, driving integration between Salesforce and SAP BRIM. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions that enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Technical Program Manager, driving large-scale data center expansion. Lead cross-functional initiatives, resolve complex challenges, and ensure alignment with global...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $209K *

Optimize large-scale infrastructure delivery by leading complex data center programs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, remove bottlenecks, and ensure alignment with global expansion strategies wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $209K *

Accelerate large-scale infrastructure delivery by leading complex data center programs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, resolve high-priority challenges, and ensure alignment with global expansi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $209K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, alignment with corporate strategy, and continuous improvement i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $209K *

Champion complex program management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Drive strategic alignment and continuous improvement while managing risks and foste...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.