Principal Jobs in Raleigh, NC
Principal jobs in Raleigh are in strong and active demand, concentrated in the downtown core, North Hills, and the Research Triangle Park corridor across public education, charter networks, and K-12 management. Employers actively hiring include Eaton, Advance Auto Parts, and ANS. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles91
Top employerEaton
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring9
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Principal Analyst, HR Technology
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Constellation Energy
Principal Analyst, HR Technology
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Architectural Market Sector Principal- Community & Culture
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Commonwealth Architects
Architectural Market Sector Principal- Community & Culture
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Program Management (Technical), Principal
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Synopsys
Program Management (Technical), Principal
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Principal Network Engineer
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Advance Auto Parts
Principal Network Engineer
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Principal Security Architect
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Advance Auto Parts
Principal Security Architect
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Principal Analyst, HR Technology
Constellation Energy·Raleigh, North Carolina
Job functions:
$118k - $176k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
TOTAL REWARDS
Expected salary range of $132,300 to $147,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
WHO WE ARE
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $132,300 to $147,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of this role is to serve as the subject matter expert for the Human Capital Management system and other HR applications within the corporation. Key responsibilities include conducting analysis and implementing HR technologies and processes to provide innovative solutions that enhance HR operations within the company. This position will provide lead functional support for leveraging and optimizing the use of our HRIS.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide hands-on configuration, development support and functional leadership for our HRIS in the areas of Payroll & Payroll Tax.
- Lead and coordinate projects to assist business owners in evaluating the potential and feasibility of process automation.
- Guide the day-to-day service and support for HR Technology's clients in the Payroll & Payroll Tax Operations teams, including leading recurring meetings, tracking issues and enhancements, resolving questions, assessing user needs, and recommending and prioritizing changes.
- Extract and compile information as requested using existing reports or reporting tools, or by building custom reports.
- Coordinate and perform all functional integration testing of all integration points between applications, components, and services.
- Assume additional responsibilities for the infrastructure of the broader team including mentoring and provide guidance to junior analysts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in an HR or IT-related role. In lieu of degree, a minimum 12 years of experience.
- A minimum of 5 years supporting Oracle HCM Cloud: US Payroll or equivalent enterprise Human Resources system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification and/or experience in Oracle HCM or equivalent HRIS, iCIMS Recruiting Software or ServiceNow HRSD module.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals with varying levels of technical and business expertise.
- Understanding of the software development life cycle and experience leading projects from development through implementation.
- Expansive knowledge of metrics, data and business intelligence strategies including a proven ability to assemble and analyze HR data including knowledge of SQL, query building and experience working with database objects/elements.
- Strong consultative, critical thinking, and analytic skills, with the ability to operate strategically.
- Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.
Constellation Energy
Principal Analyst, HR Technology
Raleigh, North Carolina
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$118k - $176k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
TOTAL REWARDS
Expected salary range of $132,300 to $147,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
WHO WE ARE
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $132,300 to $147,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of this role is to serve as the subject matter expert for the Human Capital Management system and other HR applications within the corporation. Key responsibilities include conducting analysis and implementing HR technologies and processes to provide innovative solutions that enhance HR operations within the company. This position will provide lead functional support for leveraging and optimizing the use of our HRIS.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide hands-on configuration, development support and functional leadership for our HRIS in the areas of Payroll & Payroll Tax.
- Lead and coordinate projects to assist business owners in evaluating the potential and feasibility of process automation.
- Guide the day-to-day service and support for HR Technology's clients in the Payroll & Payroll Tax Operations teams, including leading recurring meetings, tracking issues and enhancements, resolving questions, assessing user needs, and recommending and prioritizing changes.
- Extract and compile information as requested using existing reports or reporting tools, or by building custom reports.
- Coordinate and perform all functional integration testing of all integration points between applications, components, and services.
- Assume additional responsibilities for the infrastructure of the broader team including mentoring and provide guidance to junior analysts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in an HR or IT-related role. In lieu of degree, a minimum 12 years of experience.
- A minimum of 5 years supporting Oracle HCM Cloud: US Payroll or equivalent enterprise Human Resources system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification and/or experience in Oracle HCM or equivalent HRIS, iCIMS Recruiting Software or ServiceNow HRSD module.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals with varying levels of technical and business expertise.
- Understanding of the software development life cycle and experience leading projects from development through implementation.
- Expansive knowledge of metrics, data and business intelligence strategies including a proven ability to assemble and analyze HR data including knowledge of SQL, query building and experience working with database objects/elements.
- Strong consultative, critical thinking, and analytic skills, with the ability to operate strategically.
- Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.
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Principal Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a principal job in Raleigh?
The most direct path is through Wake County Public School System, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing districts in the country and hires principals at every level on a regular cycle. Charter networks in and around Raleigh, along with private and faith-based schools in North Hills and Cary, also post frequently. Candidates with assistant principal experience in a Title I school and a documented record of improving student outcomes tend to move fastest through hiring in this market.
Which companies hire principals in Raleigh?
Raleigh principal roles are posted by Eaton, Advance Auto Parts, and ANS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Raleigh's hiring landscape includes large public school systems, independent charter networks, and private institutions that serve the growing suburban communities surrounding the city.
Are there remote principal jobs in Raleigh?
Yes, though hands-on building leadership roles are almost always on-site. About 100% of principal openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility found in district-level instructional leadership, curriculum director, and academic coaching roles rather than campus-based positions.
How can I get a principal job in Raleigh with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Raleigh is through an assistant principal role at Wake County Public School System or one of the area's growing charter networks, which regularly promote from within their teacher-leader and instructional coach pipelines. Positions like department head, lead teacher, or Dean of Students at Raleigh-area schools build the administrative credibility that hiring committees look for when filling principal vacancies.
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