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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of digital insurance and annuity solutions by driving product vision, strategy, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value and ensure complianc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving strategic change by managing multiple customer programs. This role requires strong project governance, risk management, and the ability to coach junior team members in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing observability for distributed training across Lambda's cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights on GPU performance, enabling customer confidence...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion observability across cloud products by defining strategies for GPU health, telemetry, and platform reliability while collaborating with SRE and engineering teams. Drive product insights and e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in workplace retirement solutions by managing strategic partnerships and enhancing product offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to empower branch teams and improve client experie...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Elevate the workplace retirement strategy by managing key partnerships, enhancing product offerings, and delivering innovative solutions that empower branch teams to effectively serve clients and achi...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Manage product development and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, prioritize features, and enhance customer satisfaction through data-driven decisions and market i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to manage customer and internal projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality. Collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders to drive project success and maintain...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Elevate your career by driving engagement strategies for web and mobile products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, optimize retention, and deliver impactful results...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading the product vision for a critical billing module. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance telecom billing systems, ensuring operational efficiency and excep...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $163K *

Drive product management excellence by leading cross-functional teams, guiding AI innovation, and ensuring seamless delivery of customer-focused technological solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of marketing by leading product strategy and capabilities that enhance customer engagement and drive measurable outcomes across diverse business lines...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $197K *

Innovate the future of AI-driven product management by leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch cutting-edge solutions that enhance user engagement and drive business growth across the app...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Develop innovative data solutions by driving product strategy, overseeing execution, and collaborating across teams to enhance Capital Markets offerings for OTC derivatives and broking activities...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in workforce development, managing complex projects across multiple state agencies while leveraging AI and data analytics to drive impactful change...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving innovation for Digital Technical Support by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service capabilities and improve customer experiences through strategic insi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$280K - $300K *

Join a team that shapes the future of developer tools by crafting a groundbreaking platform integrating AI and containers, fostering innovation from ideation to deployment while ensuring a seamless us...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $210K *

Lead the charge in transforming Product Operations by streamlining workflows, leveraging AI for improved efficiency and delivering impactful product management across global teams. Mentor a diverse te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives. Collaborate with remote developers, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business goals while drivin...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technical programs that drive our AI platform's success. Collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and enhance Agile processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $193K *

Lead the charge in optimizing product operations by enhancing planning, execution, and communication across teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish governance frameworks to boost...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing product management processes, improving visibility, and fostering collaboration across teams. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Drive the vision and strategy for API and integration products, ensuring seamless connectivity across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.