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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$163K - $236K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance AI training fleet efficiency, driving product development from conception to launch while collaborating with diverse teams to optimi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in defense technology. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead technical efforts for Command and Control systems, enhancing mission effectiveness and collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing design team to innovate user experiences, driving strategic collaboration and operational excellence in a complex data platform environment. Champion design quality and systemic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of user experience by leading a diverse team in transforming complex data platforms into intuitive, AI-driven ecosystems that set industry standards for usability and innovation...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic team to shape the digital portfolio for Data Center solutions, driving product strategy, customer engagement, and lifecycle management to deliver measurable business value and enhance o...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform the tax industry by leading the development of AI-driven agents that enhance efficiency and quality for CPA firms and corporate tax departments, while collaborating closely with engineers an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI tax agents, collaborating with engineers and clients to enhance efficiency and transform tax practices across the industry. Shape product strategy and deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $255K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI data center networking by leading technical discussions, defining test methodologies, and driving proofs of concept with industry leaders to enhance high-pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $255K *

Drive innovation in AI data center networking by leading technical discussions, defining test methodologies, and collaborating with industry leaders to enhance next-gen hardware and software solutions...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education technology by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive growth, while mentoring junior p...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering innovative data products for Trust & Safety, ensuring AI models are trained safely and effectively through advanced reinforcement learning environments and r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming our payment gateway strategy, driving performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance while optimiz...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of payment gateways by owning strategy, driving performance, and leading engineering teams. Collaborate with product and finance teams to enhance transaction success and compliance wh...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Elevate Amazon IT knowledge by leading our global Knowledge-Centered Service program. Drive strategy, governance, and optimization to empower employees in resolving IT issues effectively and efficient...

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $209K *

Drive execution and delivery for high-impact programs in environment provisioning. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance development and testing capabilities, ensuring reliable infrastructure...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead product strategy and execution for mortgage servicing, focusing on collections, loss mitigation, and more. Drive measurable outcomes through a cohesive roadmap, clear specifications, and stakehol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy for mortgage servicing, driving impactful outcomes through collaboration with stakeholders and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product management, overseeing the entire lifecycle from strategy to commercialization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $278K *

Transform your career by leading product strategies that enhance cloud security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions from conception to launch, ensuring robust protec...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $217K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on transforming customer support through innovative AI solutions. You'll define product strategies and drive the development of cutting-edge technologies t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $319K *

Join a team that's redefining finance technology by leading a high-performing group of Product Managers and Engineers. Drive automation and scalable solutions across Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and FP...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Oversee the strategy and roadmap for a key Capital Markets product, driving measurable outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Lead product discovery, prioritize investments, and e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure resources, drive strategic capacity planning, and enhance product delivery in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Shape imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize complex technical programs across engineering and product teams. Lead initiatives from concept to delivery, balancing strategic goals with execution. Shape the future of AI-powered solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $189K *

Unlock your potential as you lead cross-functional projects that drive AI-powered insights and data-driven decisions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data infrastructure and generative AI ca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.