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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$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of search by ensuring high-quality evaluation data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and drive strategic decisions on data acquisition, playing a v...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial data into actionable insights, bridging Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive impactful BI solutions by connecting financial data to business decisions. Collaborate across teams to transform operational challenges into analytics and AI opportunities, enhancing Quote-to-Ca...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and technology, driving data-driven decisions in Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform oper...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform financial data into actionable insights, enhancing Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes through analytics and AI/ML, while collaborating with Sales...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial data into actionable insights as a Senior BI Product Manager, bridging Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational eff...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $357K *

Transform security strategy as a Principal Product Manager, bridging technical expertise and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize security features, ensuring usability...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $176K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and technical excellence for a global web platform while enhancing digital customer experiences through advanced AI integr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions by partnering with enterprise clients to shape product strategy, uncover needs, and drive adoption. Leverage insights to influence roadmaps and create scalable healthcare...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$243K - $328K *

Elevate Finance transformation by leading product strategy and execution for enterprise planning. Drive AI-led automation and process simplification, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful so...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion product excellence by collaborating across teams to influence cost-effective, feature-rich hardware development, ensuring alignment and success in product roadmaps and supply chain strategies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $290K *

Transform the future of product management by leading innovative product development, defining roadmaps, and driving cross-functional execution in a dynamic startup environment. Shape new verticals an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $333K *

Lead the charge in transforming in-store payment experiences with innovative strategies and cross-functional collaboration, driving growth and user engagement for a leading payment platform...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving growth in alternative investments by managing fund operations, investor relations, and marketing strategies. Collaborate with top-tier partners to enhance our evergreen port...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $109K *

Drive execution of high-priority initiatives across teams, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with business outcomes. Lead complex projects, manage dependencies, and enhance collaboration to ac...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Empower innovation by leading product management for a groundbreaking global solution. Drive the technical roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance customer experiences through in...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Deliver impactful solutions as you own the technical product lifecycle for enterprise systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and optimize performance in a dynamic globa...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$194K - $262K *

Champion strategic initiatives by architecting and executing complex programs. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results, leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making and operational ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $158K *

Drive high-impact programs across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion, leveragi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$194K - $265K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the strategy and development of a cutting-edge data platform, driving innovation in cybersecurity through scalable data services and machine learning infrastructure. Shape...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $265K *

Transform data infrastructure by leading the strategy and development of a cutting-edge platform that enhances cybersecurity capabilities through scalable, intelligent data services and machine learni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping the member payment experience. Own Dorsia Pay, prototype innovative agents, and enhance trust in agentic commerce through strategic product management...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$107K - $188K *

Elevate audit workflows by leading product strategy and AI integration. Drive customer insights into impactful solutions, ensuring measurable outcomes and seamless collaboration across teams in a dyna...

2 days ago

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

$171K - $247K *

Contribute to shaping executive engagement strategies by leading high-impact marketing initiatives, fostering C-suite relationships, and executing bespoke programs that elevate brand presence and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate AI experiences from concept to value by collaborating with engineering and design teams. Drive strategy, build prototypes, and make data-driven decisions to enhance user engagement and product...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.