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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$133K - $177K *

Lead innovative advertising technologies to enhance audience targeting and drive impactful strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product roadmaps and deliver exceptional resu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$114K - $234K *

Manage the development and execution of business programs, leading a team of Program Managers to achieve strategic goals. Collaborate across functions to ensure program success, maintain compliance, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and commercialization of vertical datasets. Drive strategic customer engagement, oversee data lifecycle management, and collaborate across teams to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end lifecycle of vertical datasets. Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to develop, deliver, and commercialize data solutions that meet customer needs a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $238K *

Transform the landscape of vertical datasets by leading their development, delivery, and commercialization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful data solutions that drive revenu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for high-growth digital advertising initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions from conception to launch, enhancing user exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $259K *

Champion product innovation by leading the strategy, vision, and execution of high-impact software solutions, fostering collaboration across teams while delivering exceptional user experiences and dri...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive product strategy and execution by leading discovery, mentoring peers, and utilizing data to enhance digital product outcomes. Collaborate across teams to align priorities and deliver impactful s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer experiences by driving AI product innovation. Transform insights into actionable features, prototype rapidly, and collaborate with teams to validate and scale impactful solutions that...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Champion a transformative integration strategy that connects AI governance tools, leading a dedicated team to enhance automation and evidence collection while driving customer success through innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $298K *

Transform the identity governance landscape by defining product strategy, engaging customers, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance compliance and access mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $266K *

Champion the future of identity governance by leading product strategy, engaging customers, and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $266K *

Engage with customers to enhance identity governance solutions, define product strategy, and lead cross-functional teams. Drive innovation and deliver high-quality features while ensuring alignment wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $266K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Identity Governance platform by defining product strategy, engaging with customers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine product management by leading AI-driven initiatives from concept to launch. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions, drive market insights, and enhance customer experiences in a fa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $264K *

Reimagine G&A data products and intelligence capabilities to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive business growth through trusted ERP and Finance data solutions across a range of...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and execution, shaping the future of user experience. Collaborate with founders and teams to drive product lifecycle, analytics, and customer value, while building a high-perform...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and design, driving execution and team growth. Collaborate with founders to define market opportunities, ensuring customer value shapes the roadmap. Foster a product-led culture...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$233K - $330K *

Innovate strategies to enhance market adoption of AI solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to develop compelling value propositions and manage legacy program transitions, ensuring alignment with busi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $190K *

Champion cross-functional program management strategies while leading a team of experts to drive innovation in wearable technology. Oversee product development, ensuring alignment with business goals...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$294K - $335K *

Champion the development of comprehensive telemetry strategies to enhance software development processes. Lead cross-functional teams to create data products that optimize developer experience while e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $279K *

Lead the charge in transforming software development through comprehensive telemetry. Define strategies to capture critical data while ensuring privacy and security, collaborating with cross-functiona...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $279K *

Unlock potential by leading the Developer Telemetry initiative, driving data strategy and product management to enhance software development insights while ensuring privacy and security compliance acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $279K *

Drive the future of developer telemetry by leading data strategy and product management initiatives. Collaborate across teams to create impactful data products that enhance software development proces...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate data product experiences by defining metrics that drive value for Mural. Collaborate across teams to shape insights, enhance reporting, and ensure data integrity, empowering organizations to m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.