Product Manager

What You’ll Do We’re looking for a Product Manager to join our Data & Analytics organization, supporting the Strategy Development, Marketing, and Customer Experience product team. This space sits at the intersection of business strategy and data‑driven decision making, helping our business sharpen how they go to market, understand their customers, and shape long‑term strategic direction. It’s a dynamic, cross‑functional environment with opportunities to bring a strong product lens to how we discover, prioritize, and deliver solutions that make a real difference. In this role, you will be embedded in a product trio alongside an Engineering Tech Lead and an Analytics Tech Lead, partnering with executive leaders and stakeholders across Strategy, Marketing, and CX to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for our business. Responsibilities Partner with the product trio and cross‑functional stakeholders to advance strategic business goals through strong product leadership. Lead discovery efforts to identify, frame, and prioritize high‑impact opportunities for internal stakeholders and business partners. Define and champion a clear product vision and strategy aligned to enterprise goals and long‑term value creation. Monitor product health using performance indicators and metrics, recognizing their connection to strategic outcomes. Influence and align collaborators across the organization, driving decisions that balance customer needs, data and technology capabilities, and business priorities. Collaborate closely with engineering and analytics partners to translate strategy into clear direction and measurable outcomes. Leverage data, insights, and feedback loops to continuously assess product health and uncover opportunities for growth. Own the product roadmap and backlog, ensuring the team is focused on the highest‑value work and delivering value iteratively and frequently. Provide leadership through ambiguity, connecting day‑to‑day decisions to broader strategy while elevating product thinking across teams. About Principal Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose‑led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years. As Principal continues to evolve how data and analytics support our business, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape products that directly influence how we develop strategy, connect with customers, and bring solutions to market, all within a product operating model built on empowered, cross‑functional teams. Who You Are 4+ years of product management, business, or technology experience; or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, military experience, or education. 2+ years working in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced product environment with technology teams and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to influence, align, and drive decisions across complex, cross‑functional teams without formal authority. Demonstrated ability to partner with and communicate effectively with executive‑level leadership. Demonstrated ability to make informed product decisions by integrating customer, business, and partner perspectives. Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands effectively. Skills That Will Help You Stand Out Experience operating in a data and analytics product environment, with a deep understanding of how data, analytics, and insights come together to inform strategy, marketing, and customer experience decisions. Ability to create clarity, direction, and momentum in ambiguous environments where problems are not fully defined. Experience balancing urgency with product discipline; knowing when to move quickly to deliver value and when to introduce structure to scale sustainable product practices. Experience introducing or evolving product ways of working within teams or organizations that are still maturing in their product model. Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non‑sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non‑Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $110,000 – $133,000 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short‑term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes Work Environment This role offers in‑office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), in Des Moines, IA. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose‑led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well‑being. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr