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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$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

$184K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving the vision and strategy for innovative products that empower independent candidates and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$290K - $365K *

Drive impactful Corporate Engineering programs, enhancing productivity through innovative IT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems that empower all e...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $365K *

Lead complex, cross-functional programs to enhance corporate engineering solutions, ensuring seamless IT systems and infrastructure that empower productivity and collaboration across the organization...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at Attendance Plus by owning product positioning and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance student attendance solutions, driving adoption and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping intuitive user experiences across software products. Drive UX vision, mentor a talented team, and collaborate with stakeholders to transform insights into compelling designs...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving product innovation and market success by managing product lines, analyzing performance, and collaborating across functions to optimize strategies and enhance customer alignm...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $245K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving pricing strategies and go-to-market narratives that resonate with customers. Collaborate across teams to articulate value and foster growth through inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Champion the vision and strategy for Databricks Free Edition, enhancing user engagement through collaborative learning experiences and impactful product improvements across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Innovate and shape the future of our product by building from concept to launch. Collaborate directly with customers and internal teams to create impactful features using cutting-edge AI tools and tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the development of innovative products by identifying market opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance customer value and business g...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $240K *

Drive your career forward by leading product initiatives that create value for customers and the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and deliver impactfu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the monetization strategy for operations orchestration, driving pricing, packaging, and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate closely with engineering and finance to optimize unit economics a...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Shape innovative product solutions by leveraging AI tools and customer insights. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to drive product development from ideation to launch, ensuring metrics an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of design verification by leading product strategy and marketing initiatives for cutting-edge debug platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer engagement and elevate...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the user experience and operational workflows in a complex two-sided marketplace. Lead product initiatives that enhance clinician and district interactions, streamline processes, and drive i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that integrate AI and ML tools, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation in the automotive industry through collaboration with cross-fu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product domains and strategic initiatives. Drive cross-functional alignment, influence decision-making, and ensure impactful business outcomes while mentoring le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex product domains by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment, and ensuring measurable business outcomes. Mentor team members while owning strategic initiatives that imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product development as a Product Owner in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives, enhance customer experiences, and drive i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product success by leading Agile teams, maximizing development output, and driving innovative solutions through effective backlog management and stakeholder collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $217K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Shape the future of AI by owning the technical product strategy and roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI evaluation, safety, and quality, ensuring impactful outcomes in real...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $198K *

Transform portfolio management technology by collaborating with clients and stakeholders to define product strategy and execute a roadmap that enhances investment capabilities across public and privat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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.