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As the world's fifth-largest economy, California offers an array of job opportunities for professionals of all industries. We at Ladders strive to bring you the best $100K+ jobs in this golden state.

Why California?

With its diverse economy, innovation hubs, and a high demand for various professional disciplines, California is an ideal location for job seekers who aspire to elevate their career to new heights.

Industries in California

California leads in several vibrant industries such as technology, entertainment, manufacturing, and finance among others. Ladders helps you target jobs in these industries that pay well above the average wage.

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Director, Program Management Jobs in California

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$116K - $159K *

Champion productivity initiatives through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Lead program management and improvement projects that drive scalable impact and sustainable performan...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Engage in a dynamic role as a Technical Product Manager, driving strategies for our Data Factory. Collaborate across teams to transform prototypes into scalable systems while ensuring quality, cost-ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving transformational change through strategic management practices. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance adoption, readiness, and the successful roll-ou...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $236K *

Collaborate on internal security tools as a program manager, driving timelines, resource allocation, and execution across the software development life-cycle while ensuring compliance and managing tec...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $235K *

Optimize and elevate digital experiences by managing web production, enhancing user engagement, and driving collaboration across teams to ensure timely implementation of web initiatives that align wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the delivery of complex regulatory risk assessments, driving cross-functional collaboration with teams across Legal, Policy, and Data Science while leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$201K - $374K *

Accelerate project success by leading a high-performance team in delivering diverse workplace solutions, managing complex capital projects, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure compliance an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Drive capacity strategy and optimization for a large-scale AI product, aligning technical execution with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $466K *

Lead the charge in driving large-scale AI projects within a dynamic environment. As a key influencer, you'll enhance efficiency and stakeholder alignment, ensuring successful implementation of transfo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $113K *

Drive product commercialization and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring efficient project execution from concept to launch. Lead teams to achieve strategic goals while adhering to regulatory and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $113K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product commercialization, manage resources effectively, and enhance project execution throughout the product lifecycle from...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $121K *

Lead project management initiatives to optimize global operations and enhance customer experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of program objectives while a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing autonomous vehicle engineering programs, executing comprehensive project plans across departments, optimizing new features, and ensuring successful product lifecycle develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of major system implementations across Finance, GTM, and IT. As the first dedicated Technical Program Manager, drive cross-functional programs, streamline processes, and ensure successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Oversee the end-to-end program management for major system implementations. Collaborate with multiple teams on enterprise applications while ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$365K - $435K *

Shape the future of sales efficiency by streamlining go-to-market processes and systems. Drive impactful, cross-functional initiatives to enhance seller productivity and support our mission of deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $250K *

Drive the successful delivery of cross-functional programs in engineering, product, and operations. Shape initiatives that enhance personal health data privacy while coordinating launches with externa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative design projects while managing budgets, leading teams, and ensuring client satisfaction from conceptualization through construction phases, all wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion product strategy and development in the optical networking sector. Collaborate with teams and customers to drive growth, profitability, and customer engagement through innovative product mana...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that drives safety measures and standards against harmful activity, optimizing content integrity through collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Operations, while enhancing enforcem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in implementing strategies and driving project success by mentoring a skilled team while enhancing operational effectiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $165K *

Lead transformational initiatives as a program operations expert, bridging product strategy and execution. Drive impactful solutions for a portfolio serving over 1,200 higher education partners, foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $230K *

Lead the successful implementation of UKG software for healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, managing budgets, and delivering high-quality solutions while navigating industry regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance customer program operations, ensuring timely, high-quality product delivery and sustaining strong relationships. Drive process improvements and oversee facility management in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $325K *

Transform engineering practices by leading a high-performing team focused on resolving critical customer escalations, driving root cause analyses, and implementing innovative solutions integrating AI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for $100K+ jobs in California?question toggle

    The average salary for $100K+ jobs in California varies depending on the industry and job role. The average salary is often above the national average due to higher cost of living.

  • What are the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California?question toggle

    The tech industry, finance, healthcare, and entertainment are among the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California.

  • What are some of the highest paying jobs in California?question toggle

    Some of the highest paying jobs in California include Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Physician, Corporate Lawyer, and Software Engineering Manager.