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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$230K - $334K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategy and operations for a multi-platform engineering domain. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance reliability, quality, and customer experience while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $334K *

Join a team that's redefining software excellence by leading cross-platform engineering initiatives. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and enhance customer experiences across desktop, mobile, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $254K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading complex technical projects, influencing product strategy, and mentoring engineers. Drive multidisciplinary teams to address critical challenges and enhance bus...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $236K *

Lead product strategy and developer experience for adaptive apps across large screens. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive initiatives that enhance app compatibility and user experiences in the ev...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as you lead cross-functional teams in driving New Product Introductions for critical accounts. Manage risks, ensure timely delivery, and enhance customer satisfaction through eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $210K *

Champion the development of software products for semiconductor IP, driving strategy and execution across teams to enhance customer deployment experiences in datacenter environments. Engage with stake...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $219K *

Drive the strategy and execution of targeting products, enhancing marketer-customer connections through advanced audience-building tools and intelligent recommendations. Collaborate cross-functionally...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $222K *

Champion the future of AI by leading product strategy for governance capabilities, ensuring responsible and scalable enterprise AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build frameworks...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product onboarding for hyperscaler accounts. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$163K - $236K *

Champion the development of innovative safety solutions for minors on YouTube. Collaborate across teams to launch AI-driven products, ensuring age-appropriate experiences while navigating complex regu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$194K - $263K *

Pioneer innovative strategies as you lead cross-functional teams in executing complex technical programs, driving alignment and operational excellence across engineering, product, and science to enhan...

2 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining onboarding experiences by optimizing customer activation and conversion. You'll lead the charge in creating a seamless journey for new users, ensuring they derive value f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $177K *

Unlock the potential of innovative products by leading strategy and execution. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance market presence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform market positioning by crafting compelling narratives and strategies that bridge technical innovation with customer value. Drive pricing, sales enablement, and cross-functional collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $277K *

Transform product strategy by analyzing customer workflows and market trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define long-term goals for core offerings, ensuring alignment and driving compe...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive vendor partnerships and product strategy for material handling solutions, ensuring seamless integration of multi-vendor systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and maintai...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading Agile teams, driving innovations, and fostering collaboration. Utilize your expertise to streamline processes, enhance team performance, and ensure alignment in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining Field Intelligence by leading technology strategy and product management. Drive innovation in analytics and AI to enhance decision-making and field effectiveness across a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Manager in Product Management, leading the technology strategy and roadmap for a unified Field Intelligence platform. Drive innovation and enhance decision-making thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining mortgage servicing through innovative product strategies and AI-enabled solutions. Lead the Loss Mitigation portfolio, driving compliance and operational excellence in a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $164K *

Unlock the potential of our HR Service Delivery platform by leading product strategy, enhancing user experience, and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable dig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $155K *

Drive product excellence by leading cross-functional teams to transform customer insights into innovative media experiences. Own strategy, roadmap, and execution from concept to launch, ensuring align...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to define and execute product strategies, guiding cross-functional collaboration from concept to launch. Leverage customer insights and market trends to enhance media and entertain...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch. Leverage customer insights and market trends to drive strategy and execution for innova...

2 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.