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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$66K - $132K *

Oversee technology projects that enhance healthcare delivery, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and operational support while managing risks and stakeholder communic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of multimodal transit planning by driving product vision and execution. Lead the transition to data-driven operations, enhancing service efficiency and rider experience while collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $250K *

Drive the vision for a multimodal transit planning platform, optimizing operations and enhancing rider experiences through data-driven scheduling and seamless integration of planning and execution...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead and shape the Enterprise narrative, empowering sales and marketing teams with strategic insights and compelling content. Engage complex stakeholders to drive growth and alignment across all custo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead product strategy and execution, driving innovation through AI while enhancing customer outcomes. Oversee a lean team, manage budgets, and ensure every product aligns with validated cus...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $212K *

Drive innovative Paid Search strategies, managing multi-million dollar budgets and leveraging AI to enhance campaign performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence key stakeholders and mento...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of product development by leading initiatives from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive impactful results through data-drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI pricing and monetization strategies, influencing product packaging and customer experience. Lead initiatives to optimize pricing models and enhance revenue growth while collabor...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative pricing strategies for AI infrastructure, shaping how products are packaged and sold. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and drive business grow...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$330K - $383K *

Shape the future of our Marketplace by enhancing user experiences and personalizing content. Collaborate with engineers and designers to balance community needs and business goals while driving innova...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $215K *

Empower the GTM Platform ecosystem by leading strategic operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing program delivery across Salesforce environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $208K *

Join a team that's redefining personal lending by executing innovative go-to-market strategies. Leverage your expertise to drive product adoption and engagement while ensuring compliance and member tr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading global store technology initiatives, driving product strategy, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of user experience by owning the design and product management for core workflows. Collaborate with engineering to transform complex compliance tasks into intuitive interfaces, en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $186K *

Lead strategic operations for Stores Security, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives, manage resources, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Influence at all levels while en...

Today

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

$177K - $239K *

Champion strategic initiatives by driving operational excellence and cross-functional execution. Collaborate with leadership to translate vision into actionable plans, ensuring clarity and measurable...

1 week ago

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

$131K - $150K *

Optimize lifecycle email marketing strategies to enhance engagement and conversion across B2B audiences. Lead execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive measurable results and al...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $122K *

Shape the future of technology platforms by leading product strategy, driving user-centric design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions that transfo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges, and driving impactful projects. Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate prioritie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $156K *

Drive strategic digital asset management initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tools and processes, ensuring alignment with marketing needs and enhancing overall perform...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Champion the strategic direction of digital asset management, collaborating across teams to optimize tools and processes. Drive product development and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with ent...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform military technology by leading complex program management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proposal development, oversee budgets, and ensure project success whil...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of flight operations by leading the product vision for a premier EFB navigation solution. Utilize your aviation expertise to enhance user experiences and drive pr...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$163K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing the product strategy for a premier navigation-focused EFB platform, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance the aviation industry's fligh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the strategy and development of innovative computer vision solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing quality and performance. Drive product vision and lifecycl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.