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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$155K - $259K *

Lead the charge in executing complex SSD programs, bridging global teams and driving strategic initiatives from development to manufacturing, ensuring alignment and accountability across functions for...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Take ownership of product positioning and messaging, driving market insights and competitive analysis to enhance pilot engagement and subscription growth across a diverse aviation portfolio...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$94K - $161K *

Drive innovation in commercial real estate by leading product execution across advanced semantic and graph modeling systems. Collaborate with engineers to transform complex data into actionable insigh...

Richardson, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $181K *

Transform the Screening Platform by driving product delivery and roadmap execution. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure compliance while deliverin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $161K *

Manage product development from concept to release, focusing on technical solutions. Engage with clients to define requirements, drive innovation, and ensure products meet business needs while collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $160K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex, multi-team initiatives from inception to delivery. Drive alignment, manage risks, and leverage data to enhance operations while mentoring others in effe...

2 weeks ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust AI-driven platform, overseeing engineering teams to enhance data management and task orchestration while ensuring operational excellence and scalability across t...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Drive impactful product marketing for AIOS, shaping positioning, go-to-market strategies, and customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex tech into compelling nar...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance product delivery and stakeho...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions grounded in user feedback and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $234K *

Champion the Financial Services product strategy, driving innovative solutions across Consumer Intelligence, Planning & Activation, and Measurement & Optimization for banks and financial institutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $234K *

Join our team to drive product strategy for Financial Services, focusing on Consumer Intelligence, Planning & Activation, and Measurement & Optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to del...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of financial services through innovative product strategies, driving impactful solutions across consumer intelligence, planning, and measurement for banks and f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading pricing and packaging strategies for a cutting-edge Cloud and AI software portfolio. Collaborate across teams to drive adoption, manage P&L, and execute gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $297K *

Shape the future of product management by directing comprehensive strategies from conception to end-of-life, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and innovation while driving market success and pro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$216K - $270K *

Drive the development of a Trust Platform, ensuring secure, reliable product functionality in regulated markets. Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Engineering to shape the roadmap and create reu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as a Project Manager, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely client delivery. Leverage your expertise in capacity planning and systems optimization to enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage digital product strategies, enhancing Guest experiences through effective product lifecycle management, from strategy to implementation, focusing on mobile and web applic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $256K *

Transform product management by leading strategic initiatives, guiding teams, and aligning product development with market needs. Drive financial performance and enhance customer experiences through i...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$192K - $278K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative product initiatives from conception to launch, bridging technical and business realms to enhance user experiences in mobile technology...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $400K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust systems for AI agent configuration, training, and monitoring. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver user-friendly solutions that...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping AI agent systems, driving innovation through self-serve functionalities and robust monitoring tools. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $136K *

Create innovative product strategies driving customer engagement and satisfaction. This role encompasses end-to-end product management, ensuring effective delivery, growth, and alignment with business...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Lead product management initiatives to enhance customer experience and drive business growth through innovative solutions and strategic oversight in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Accelerate your career by managing product development and enhancing customer experiences. Lead innovative solutions, collaborate with teams, and achieve business objectives through strategic product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.