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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$194K - $285K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading product strategy, from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful solutions, driving measurable...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Accelerate your career by owning a major product area, driving strategy from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes for infrastructure oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Shape the future of access management by leading the development and optimization of identity governance policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions that mee...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Champion the development of access controls within our IAM/IGA system, optimizing policies and ensuring secure, scalable access management across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our People Systems portfolio, focusing on Workday and connected systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, ensure data governance, and drive platform stability...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Optimize the People Systems portfolio, enhancing Workday and integrations to support the employee lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to improve workflows, ensure data governance, and drive platform sta...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional analytics programs that drive strategic business insights and measurable outcomes. Shape the analytics agenda, connect data across functions, and infl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Elevate product development by leading technical execution and integration efforts. Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in lab-based projects, driving innovation wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Transform the customer experience by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for subscription services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system readiness and deliver innovati...

Today

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

$151K - $204K *

Transform the customer experience by owning the subscription life cycle management, driving product vision, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for both consu...

Yesterday

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

$160K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $129K *

Join a team that's driving organizational efficiency by managing complex calendars, travel logistics, and cross-regional projects for senior leaders. Your proactive approach will shape strategic initi...

1 week ago

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

$239K - $323K *

Transform the design landscape by leading global product strategies that enhance customer experiences across diverse markets, driving AI-first innovations and measurable business outcomes while foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative protection solutions for families. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll define strategies, craft roadmaps, and collaborate across teams to deliver seamless, intell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $230K *

Shape the future of our technical product landscape by leading cross-functional teams, driving adoption, and delivering high-quality solutions that align with business goals in a fast-paced, global R...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product delivery by leading cross-functional teams through all phases of development. Manage schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring clear communication and collaboration to drive succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Lead innovative solutions to enhance the customer purchase journey, ensuring a seamless, reliable checkout experience. Collaborate with UX and engineering teams to define product vision and drive stra...

2 weeks ago

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

$147K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of benefits management for small businesses by driving innovative solutions and enhancing user experiences through collaborative product development and strategic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $285K *

Shape the future of database protection by owning the Oracle roadmap, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving cross-database initiatives to enhance recovery solutions for critical enterprise...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Drive product strategy and roadmaps for cutting-edge robotics solutions, collaborating with research and engineering teams to transform innovative concepts into reliable, real-world applications that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $134K *

Champion product strategy and roadmap development, driving revenue growth and customer retention through collaboration with cross-functional teams and deep market insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$260K - $325K *

Champion product innovation by leading a dynamic team of product managers, driving customer outcomes, and enhancing our AI-native platform. Own core product areas while fostering collaboration across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of financial data into strategic decisions, transforming operational challenges into data-driven insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in financial systems to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Quote-to-Ca...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in Product Management to enhance Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes, driving alignment across Sa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.