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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$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering Agentic Automation. Drive product direction for coding agents, non-deterministic workflows, and enhance automation capabilities for complex business processes. Embrace ha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise software solutions by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring reliable systems and data integrity while driving process improvements and stakeholder engagement across multiple ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Transform the data experience for marketers by leading the Data Interfaces team. Drive product strategy, collaborate with engineering and design, and create intuitive self-service tools that empower u...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $185K *

Empower marketers by leading the development of self-service data tools. Collaborate with engineering and design to enhance user experience, streamline data activation, and drive product strategy for...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HR service delivery technologies, enhancing employee experience, and driving digital transformation. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and manage platfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage the product strategy and roadmap for HR service delivery technologies, enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency through collaboration with stakeholders and continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate the future of fund management by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven solutions that enhance user experience and drive customer v...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative products for the restaurant industry. Drive the Merchant Dashboard's strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of ad experiences by designing engaging offerwall units, balancing player, publisher, and advertiser needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize formats, enhance perfor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $171K *

Optimize product strategies and drive growth initiatives as a key leader in product management. Leverage market insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance portfolio performance and deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Shape service strategy by transforming customer insights and market trends into actionable plans. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, turning ambiguity into clear opportunities that enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join us to lead the internal audit product, driving strategy and execution from concept to a thriving business. Collaborate with experts to innovate solutions for audit teams, enhancing efficiency and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading the internal audit product strategy, driving innovation from concept to multi-million-dollar success. Collaborate with experts to transform audit workflows and deliver i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $284K *

Empower enterprise customers by providing expert technical guidance on AWS solutions. Collaborate with executives to drive innovation and operational excellence, ensuring scalable and resilient cloud...

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

$149K - $223K *

Lead the charge in managing complex product development programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful project outcomes from concept to production while mentoring teams and a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and growth. As a key liaison, you'll define product vision and requirements, ensuring successful launches and continuous improvements that ex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for a robust data platform, overseeing core services, data pipelines, and customer-facing products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $184K *

Transform the identity and authentication platform by standardizing tools and processes, driving execution from requirements to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user ex...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $190K *

Accelerate revenue growth by leading the development of a cutting-edge ad platform. Drive innovation and optimize performance across iconic brands, leveraging AI tools to enhance campaign delivery and...

2 weeks ago

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

$136K - $184K *

Lead the charge in launching global cross-border logistics solutions, driving product vision and strategy while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and market growth in emergi...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product strategies, bridging business goals and customer needs. Drive the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, leveraging data and collaboration to enhance user satis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $400K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic growth stage by driving user acquisition, optimizing the onboarding experience, and enhancing retention strategies. Collaborate closely with teams across functions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing PMO transitions, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and team development while adhering to aviation standards for unparalleled operational succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Champion customer success by driving technical projects and initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and resolution of complex challenges in a fast-paced envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $165K *

Lead and develop the PMO Engineering team, ensuring effective transfer of engineering data and product knowledge during transitions. Drive efficiency and compliance while providing technical support a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.