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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$106K - $161K *

Join a team that's shaping product strategy and leading a talented group of Product Managers. Drive innovation, balance customer needs with technical feasibility, and enhance AI integration across a c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by driving end-to-end strategies for innovative financial technology solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance product adoption and optimize p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Advance the Core Platform as a Senior Product Manager, driving product direction and modernization for identity management and shared services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $320K *

Drive strategic product vision and operations for complex portfolios, aligning cross-functional teams to enhance governance and corporate affairs. Lead innovation through data and emerging technologie...

3 days ago

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

$160K - $320K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing product strategy for complex portfolios, driving innovation and cross-functional collaboration to enhance corporate operations and achieve strategic goals...

3 days ago

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

$130K - $185K *

Lead the charge in AI-driven product management, guiding discovery to delivery while enhancing user experience and business outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape impactful features and own...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $155K *

Drive digital product strategy and execution, enhancing user experiences across platforms. Lead end-to-end product processes, integrating technology and human-centered design to foster meaningful conn...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer engagement in automotive retail by leading a dynamic team of Product Managers. Drive product strategy and execution for CRM and Omnichannel platforms, ensuring seamless cu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise software by driving product strategy, managing lifecycles, and ensuring customer satisfaction through data-driven decisions and cross-functional col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead product development and innovation for new beverage platforms, driving strategy from formulation to commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure qu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $200K *

Advance the Remix platform by driving usability, scalability, and AI-led insights. Own the roadmap and ensure seamless integration from planning to operations, enhancing decision-making for transit ag...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $200K *

Manage the Remix platform's roadmap, ensuring usability and scalability while driving AI-led insights for transit agencies. Collaborate across teams to enhance features and maintain a continuous feedb...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Advance product strategy and roadmap for search and discovery systems, enhancing customer engagement through improved metrics and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive impactful product e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $250K *

Elevate user experiences by leading design initiatives that simplify complex workflows and enhance product usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that drive c...

Cambridge, MARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $250K *

Optimize user experiences by leading design initiatives for complex products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that enhance customer journeys and drive business su...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team to define next-gen satellite connectivity solutions, synthesizing insights across engineering and product management. Drive strategic product vision and tackle complex challenges i...

1 week ago

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

$195K - $391K *

Unlock your potential by leading the vision for cloud-native data services and storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, enhance integrations, and meet emer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $333K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product development from conception to launch, focusing on anti-abuse solutions and AI integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance trust and safety acros...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$360K - $495K *

Lead the charge in product management, driving strategy and execution across multiple product pillars. Build a high-performing team, establish operational excellence, and ensure customer-centric outco...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI connectivity by driving product strategy and execution for Nexus. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance agent capabilities, prioritize features, and ensure se...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate at the forefront of AI by driving agent connectivity strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and user ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of AI connectivity by shaping Nexus, our foundational layer for agent services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, define product strategy, and acc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to drive the evolution of agent connectivity on Temporal. You'll shape product strategy, enhance user experiences, and collaborate with engineering to build foundational capabilities that empo...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of a digital roadmap for DSO customers, driving innovative solutions in eProcurement and eCommerce. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings, ensuring alignment w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.