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 *

Elevate enterprise performance by spearheading transformative strategies that enhance retention, renewals, and expansion within complex Fortune 100 accounts, driving collaboration across stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving renewals and expansion within top-tier enterprise accounts. This senior role demands strategic navigation of complex organizations, fostering executive relationships, and l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in financial management for a dynamic aerospace firm, overseeing month-end close, cost accounting, and compliance with government contracts while driving process improvements and suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $186K *

Transform the future of marketing with AI-driven design solutions. Lead the design of innovative products that enhance user trust and streamline campaign management, ensuring a seamless blend of autom...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $157K *

Drive the evolution of customer data strategy by leading the Adobe Experience Platform initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to unify customer profiles, enhance engagement, and establish governa...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $288K *

Drive software innovation by defining and executing a strategic roadmap for data analytics and AI solutions, enhancing customer engagement and market impact in semiconductor manufacturing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $288K *

Lead the charge in shaping software strategy for integrated system testing, driving innovation and market engagement to transform test data into actionable insights that enhance yield, quality, and th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $236K *

Drive the evolution of AI data processing platforms, bridging technical and business realms to launch innovative products that enhance multimodal data integration and support next-gen AI applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive product excellence by owning the roadmap, collaborating with engineering, and transforming customer insights into impactful solutions. Shape the future of AI-native products while measuring succ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security programs that enhance product resilience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $198K *

Drive the vision and strategy for our engagement ecosystem, leading product management efforts to enhance customer loyalty and retention while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve busi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$222K - $245K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the Payment Foundations team, driving innovative and secure financial solutions that enhance health and financial outcomes for our users while collaborating with key...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $377K *

Champion product strategy and execution for Cloud Providers, focusing on Tier 1 & 2 customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and market adoption, leveraging technical exp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$305K - $385K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for sales tools that enhance quoting, pricing, and approvals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve seller experience...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Champion the development of internal sales tools, enhancing quoting and approval processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven solutions that streamline workflows and improve...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $155K *

Join our team to enhance product marketing through AI-driven content creation. You'll ensure accuracy and clarity in customer communications, case studies, and competitive content, driving engagement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy for a rider app and studio tech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and achieve business goals through data-driven insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $135K *

Transform product areas by driving strategy, execution, and customer insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered solutions that enhance user experiences and meet business g...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive pricing strategy, defining data models and roadmaps for usage-based pricing. Collaborate with engineering to shape architecture and ensure seamless integration...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $262K *

Transform your career by leading AI product execution in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Collaborate with engineering and data science to deliver impactful AI solutions, leveraging data-drive...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of product strategy by leading complex client engagements, managing the full product lifecycle, driving cross-functional alignment, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading strategic portfolio management across diverse technology teams. Drive alignment, transparency, and execution while fostering relationships and navigating complex pr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead product development for innovative portable machining tools, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle from concept to market launch, while enhancing customer experience and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $231K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical programs for interconnect products, ensuring seamless collaboration between Supply Chain, vendors, and engineering teams to drive timely delivery and opti...

2 days ago

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

$116K - $143K *

Optimize complex production programs with a focus on quality, delivery, and financial results. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and drive operational improvements to enhance program efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.