Principals for hire in Portland, ME

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Strategic Planning
    5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    64%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Doctorate
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Lonza Biologics
    • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
    • ENGIE North America
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026

Principal: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portland, ME: $229,028 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $203,547 – $257,699 yearly
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  • High School Principal

    Portland, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License+1 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Contract Director of User Experience

    Portland, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipCertified Project ManagerESL Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Principal Project Manager

    Westbrook, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    PMPCertified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseProfessional Scrum Master IProject Management Institute CertificationCertified Scrum Master

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Partner Manager

    Yarmouth, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    PMPCertified Project Manager

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipManagementPublic Speaking
  • Principal; Resiliency Lead

    South Portland, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    PMP

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFinancial AnalysisRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • Founder & Principal Consultant

    Portland, Maine

    Licenses & certifications

    Fundamental Payroll CertificationCPASix Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsProgram ManagementProject ManagementManaging ProjectsRisk Management

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What's the average time to fill a principal role?

The average time to fill a principal role is 30 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do principals tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a principal include: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for principals?

Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Superintendent Certification and Teaching Certification.

What are some job titles related to principals?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: principal project manager, principal; resiliency lead and contract director of user experience.

What level of education is common for a principal?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a principal?

Most principals have 25 years of professional experience.

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