Senior Principal Product Manager

Working Nomads; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sr. Principal Product Manager to define and lead the multi-product vision and strategy for its Core products. The role requires over 12 years of product management experience, with a focus on creating cohesive customer experiences across interconnected products. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, exceptional communication ability, and a customer-first mindset. This position operates initially as a senior individual contributor while establishing a dedicated multi-product team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of product management experience, particularly at a Principal or senior-IC level.
• Expertise in creating and scaling multi-product ecosystems.
• Strong skills in data analysis and product decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the multi-product vision and strategy for Dropbox Core.
• Collaborate with C-level executives on product direction.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product experiences.

Skills

Product management experience

Systems-thinking skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer empathy

Job description

Dropbox is looking for a Sr. Principal Product Manager, Core to define and lead the multi-product vision, strategy, and execution for how users discover, activate, and engage across the full Dropbox ecosystem. In this highly visible and high-impact role, you will develop the product and business architecture that allow our user base to seamlessly enjoy all Dropbox products within a unified, cohesive platform and have significant impact on the business.

You will operate as a senior individual contributor, driving strategy and execution hands-on while establishing the foundation for a new multi-product product team you will eventually build and lead. Reporting to the VP of Product Management, Core, you will partner closely with C-level executives and cross-functional leaders across Engineering, Design, Research, Data Science, Marketing, and GTM to shape the future of our multi-product ecosystem and ensure long-term engagement, value creation, and customer success.

Responsibilities

Define and evangelize the multi-product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Dropbox Core (FSS), ensuring users can intuitively discover, adopt, and benefit from all Dropbox products within a unified platform experience

Architect the system, navigation, and cross-product interfaces that power seamless interaction across the Dropbox ecosystem, enabling scalable expansion and new product integration

Collaborate deeply with senior leadership (CEO, CTO, CMO, GM Core) to align product direction with company strategy, customer needs, and long-term business goals

Leverage data, user insights, and research to identify friction points, inform strategic prioritization, and drive meaningful improvements in activation, engagement, and multi-product retention

Lead cross-functional workstreams with Engineering, Design, and Research to deliver high-quality, end-to-end product experiences that support user growth and cross-product adoption

Operate as a senior IC to start, driving clarity, alignment, and execution in a highly ambiguous, foundational space

Establish the operating model, product principles, and org structure required to scale a dedicated multi-product team; recruit and lead this team over time

Champion strong product craft and a customer-first mindset to ensure Dropbox delivers cohesive, intuitive, and high-value multi-product experiences

Serve as a strategic thought partner to Core leadership, influencing critical product decisions and representing multi-product strategy across the company

Requirements

12+ years of product management experience, with substantial time operating at Principal or equivalent senior-IC level in complex product environments

Proven track record of creating and scaling multi-product or multi-surface ecosystems, with deep expertise in designing cohesive customer experiences across interconnected products

Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to architect platform-wide experiences and frameworks

Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment at the executive level and influencing C-level stakeholders

Highly analytical and data-informed, with experience translating insights into strategic product decisions

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to crisply articulate product vision, tradeoffs, and priorities across diverse audiences

Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments and driving clarity amid ambiguity

Strong customer empathy and a deep understanding of user behavior, workflows, and product design principles

Prior experience building and scaling product teams is a plus, though the role begins as an IC