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 - $166K *

Shape the future of broadband by leading product strategy and lifecycle management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience and drive innovations in high-speed connectivity acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $166K *

Architect the future of broadband products by leading innovative strategies, managing product lifecycles, and enhancing customer experiences across diverse markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $166K *

Engage in defining and executing product strategies for internet services, leading innovations in broadband technologies while managing product lifecycles and enhancing customer experiences across mul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for internet services, driving innovations in broadband technology, and optimizing customer experiences across multiple markets while managing the full...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $151K *

Optimize product strategies for broadband and internet services, leading innovations in connectivity and lifecycle management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience and drive o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $160K *

Engage cross-functional teams to drive go-to-market strategies, enhance messaging, and optimize product offerings through data-driven insights and collaboration, ensuring successful launches and adopt...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $186K *

Explore your potential as a Senior Product Manager in FinTech, driving product strategy and customer insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions that enhance user experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining observability in cloud infrastructure. Lead the development of a comprehensive observability platform, ensuring seamless telemetry and insights for large-scale environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $311K *

Lead the charge in driving transformative engineering projects, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational excellence within a highly technical team. Collaborate across functions to align strateg...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Empower transformative engineering initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, driving technical projects, and fostering innovation within a dynamic organization focused on design technology integr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$243K - $304K *

Reimagine developer workflows by shaping tools that empower data practitioners. Lead AI-enhanced product development across IDEs and cloud services, fostering collaboration and innovation in a fast-ev...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Lead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new product areas, collaborating across teams to enhance differentiation and drive growth in procurement and finance sectors. Shape me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data delivery! Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage workflows, and bridge business and technical teams to drive impactful analytics solutions. Your expertise will en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $203K *

Champion enterprise payment transformation initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to implement modern payment solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $162K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional digital experiences by managing product vision and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize customer-centric solutions and drive Agile...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$230K - $345K *

Elevate consumer security offerings by defining and executing innovative product strategies. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving measurable business o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of payment application solutions across North America, influencing cross-functional collaboration, enhancing product strategy, and driving certification initiatives. Shape the f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $194K *

Launch innovative AI product strategies, driving technical execution and customer engagement to deliver impactful solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, marketin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $276K *

Advance data center solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver innovative network technologies, enhancing telemetry and analytic...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $276K *

Play a key role in shaping the future of data center technologies. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive feature development, manage relationships with tech partners, and oversee the strategy for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $276K *

Empower your career by leading data center product strategies and partnerships, managing innovative features from concept to execution, and driving complex projects that align technology with market d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $260K *

Drive innovation in data center networking by managing product features, collaborating with partners, and transforming ideas into reality while shaping future technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $171K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance payment capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and delivering innovative solutions that drive customer value and business outcomes in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the growth of Connected Car Services across Central & South America, collaborating with global teams to drive market rollouts, enhance customer adoption, and establish governance for future d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.