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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$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $191K *

Empower financial professionals by leading the development of innovative tools. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive impactful use cases, collaborate with clients, and shape the future of asset m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch cutting-edge robotics solutions. Drive customer-centric strategies and enhance product lifecycles while max...

2 weeks ago

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

$147K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading strategic global initiatives in product management that empower small businesses to navigate complex time tracking and compliance in international markets, while enhanci...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $140K *

Shape the future of engineering workflows by coordinating AI integration, prioritizing improvements, and enhancing collaboration between product and engineering teams to streamline processes and boost...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$330K - $383K *

Shape the future of content creation on a global scale by leading the roadmap for a mission-critical platform that ingests, stores, and delivers assets, ensuring reliability and performance for millio...

3 days ago

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

$91K - $209K *

Transform event experiences by leading complex, cross-functional programs that enhance operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $138K *

Take ownership of product life cycles, driving strategy from concept to market while collaborating across teams to enhance growth and profitability. Engage with market trends to ensure effective posit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of our ML Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define priorities, enhance scalability, and ensure reliability while driving innovative AI solutions that meet u...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$243K - $328K *

Collaborate with AI Champions to redesign workflows using enterprise blueprints. Drive adoption and ensure sustainable change across non-engineering functions, focusing on measurable outcomes and seam...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive fleet expansion initiatives to enhance last-mile delivery efficiency. Lead strategic programs from concept to execution, balancing innovation with operational excellence while collaborating acro...

2 days ago

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

$154K - $265K *

Shape the future of ad technology by leading innovative solutions in fraud detection and ad quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and execution, ensuring impactful...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $240K *

Shape innovative solutions in ad fraud and quality by leading a dynamic team. Drive product strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineering and commercial partners t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $265K *

Lead the charge in defining innovative product strategies for ad fraud and quality, collaborating across teams to drive execution and enhance customer solutions in a fast-paced, tech-driven environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $268K *

Lead the charge in transforming Ford's loyalty programs, driving engagement and measurable results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and program value, while ment...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $268K *

Lead and inspire a team to enhance Ford's loyalty programs, driving member engagement and program value through strategic vision and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring every transaction fosters...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $147K *

Champion integrated safety solutions by driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes, ensuring quality and alignment in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative product strategies and manage the full lifecycle of medical devices, focusing on early-stage development and market needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with corp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $204K *

Join us to define product vision and strategy, driving impactful outcomes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences at scale...

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic initiatives in retirement services, bridging business and technology to drive client success. Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver impactful solutions whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $345K *

Elevate product strategy for SaaS platforms, driving growth and operational excellence. Connect technical capabilities with business outcomes while enhancing customer experience and scalability across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $239K *

Transform your career by leading integration and verification programs, ensuring timely releases and lab readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and drive successful o...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's reshaping the future of financial products by managing the roadmap for core areas. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions while ensuring compliance and drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving market growth as a product expert. You'll develop strategies, enhance profitability, and lead initiatives that optimize category performance while collaborating with cro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.