Welcome to the California Job Market

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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$170K - $200K *

Advance healthcare delivery by managing hospital-based programs, optimizing operations, and driving quality initiatives in collaboration with clinical leaders. Ensure financial sustainability and stra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $400K *

Champion your skills to lead strategic implementations and internal initiatives. Drive full lifecycle solution delivery with a focus on SAP projects, collaborating with global customers and cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex sensor systems into aligned, actionable plans for robotics development. Collaborate across teams to streamline integration, validation, and production processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI-driven products while collaborating seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams, elevating operational excellence and customer satisfaction in comme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $220K *

Tackle the challenge of managing manufacturing test programs from NPI to production, ensuring high-quality, repeatable testing processes. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute data, analytics, and AI strategies, enhancing customer decision-making and operational efficiency while championing innovation and product...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate project delivery by managing complex initiatives, ensuring quality, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead continuous improvement efforts, while serving as a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management, overseeing operations and partnerships for complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a dynamic agency environment, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and budget ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of project management in a dynamic agency. Lead complex projects, manage resources, timelines, and budgets, while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure excellence and drive conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Lead strategic client relationships to drive retention and expansion, enhancing enterprise resilience. Collaborate across teams to align goals and create long-term value, ensuring successful outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive product innovation and user engagement by leading upsell strategies, onboarding experiments, and personalized recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize conversion and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product impact by owning areas in land development and real estate. Utilize AI-augmented workflows to define critical issues, prioritize effectively, and work with cross-functional teams to de...

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4 days ago

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

$116K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing medium to large strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining focus on budget...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $167K *

Drive end-to-end execution of Fintech programs, partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver impactful financial solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive measurable business outcome...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $167K *

Own and execute key Fintech programs, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to drive impactful financial solutions that enhance contractor revenue and customer satisfaction while ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $361K *

Drive the success of cutting-edge Memory PHY IPs by leading a global team of engineers. You will oversee end-to-end physical design execution, promote innovative methodologies, and ensure timely deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $222K *

Deliver impactful solutions by leading cross-functional IT programs in Manufacturing and Quality applications, ensuring alignment with operational goals and integrating seamlessly with ERP systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $361K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge DDR and LPDDR Memory PHY IPs while leading a global team of 50+ engineers. Drive execution excellence, foster talent development, and innovate within adva...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$347K - $500K+*

Innovate within our Data and AI Security portfolio, driving product vision and strategy. Lead a dynamic team as you collaborate with executives and cross-functionally to transform insights into impact...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise projects in a dynamic Agile environment, leading teams through planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring adherence to SDLC principles and achieving project success criteria...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $248K *

Drive strategic product vision and execution in the Procurement domain. Lead a high-performing team, integrating modern SaaS capabilities with capital planning and construction workflows, to achieve s...

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3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career with a dynamic role focusing on cybersecurity programs, connecting stakeholders, and driving compliance initiatives to enhance security frameworks and ensure alignment with enterpris...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $211K *

Tackle a transformative role by leading strategy and execution for enterprise AI products, defining user-focused workflows, and driving product development from ideation to global scaling while levera...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful program management for new logo implementations, ensuring client success with Alkami's digital banking solutions. Build strong client relationships while expertly navigating complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for contract manufacturing, ensuring smooth transitions from R&D to production. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain timelines, quali...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.