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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$150K - $175K *

Grow your career with a key role focused on enhancing the customer experience through intuitive platform management, driving integration and usability improvements while collaborating with cross-funct...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $195K *

Transform workforce identity and access management by leading engineering efforts, ensuring secure and efficient operations while driving strategic initiatives that enhance user experience and operati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing large-scale water/wastewater programs, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution. Provide leadership and innovation while aligning with re...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $145K *

Accelerate content operations by leading U.S. workflows, ensuring quality and efficiency across teams. Drive team growth, optimize processes, and manage partnerships to deliver seamless streaming expe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at utility operations by leading transformational initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing efficiency across GIS and asset data workflows while engaging stakeholders and dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading special projects and improvement initiatives while supporting key programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $236K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary construction projects, ensuring effective implementation of prefabrication strategies and risk management, while driving collaboration across teams and d...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $132K *

Unlock efficiency and drive project success through meticulous planning, resource alignment, and innovative problem-solving. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance and implement impactful solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead diverse projects with a focus on planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion and adherence to budget while fostering strong supplier and customer relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$285K - $485K *

Help us drive the adoption of GenAI tools across teams, manage program priorities, and ensure seamless coordination of efforts in optimizing game development, leveraging technology to innovate and tra...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$285K - $485K *

Drive GenAI adoption and define strategic program management initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance game development processes. Lead priorities, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$285K - $485K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the gaming industry through AI. You'll lead projects to prioritize GenAI initiatives and enhance tool adoption, collaborating across teams to streamline workfl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of technical delivery by leading a high-performing team to execute complex interface projects. Ensure operational transparency, proactive risk management, and client satisfaction whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Champion the execution of complex MILCON and ICG projects, leading cross-functional teams from planning to closeout. Ensure accuracy of deliverables while utilizing advanced project management tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $202K *

Innovate and lead our Identity and Access Management strategy, overseeing the operations and ensuring compliance across various domains while managing a dynamic team. Drive initiatives for cloud and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing end-to-end implementations for diverse R&D teams, leveraging scientific knowledge and project management skills to drive success in adopting innovative solutions that stre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $152K *

Pioneer innovative project strategies, driving cross-functional teams to execute and deliver complex supply chain initiatives while managing schedules, costs, and performance objectives in a dynamic a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $140K *

Shape the future of media strategy by managing programmatic and direct media initiatives, fostering client relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful results acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $333K *

Deliver comprehensive program governance by leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects, ensuring scalable execution and effective communication across AI and cloud infrastructure initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $305K *

Lead the charge in transforming our CRM platform into an AI-native solution, enhancing efficiency and user experience across the global sales organization while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Optimize global logistics operations by leading a strategic team to enhance freight management and compliance systems, ensuring efficiency and accountability across international supply chains and par...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project initiatives across diverse departments, ensuring timely execution from inception to delivery. Foster collaboration and accountability in a fast-paced, high...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $300K *

Empower your career by leading global IT infrastructure strategies and modernization initiatives, driving secure, scalable, and AI-ready technology platforms, while fostering high-performing teams and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the execution of a vital MES implementation project, driving collaboration across IT, quality, and operations teams. Propel project success through proactive management of timelines, risks, an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $209K *

Drive operational excellence in global data center deployments for customer-owned hardware, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across cross-functional teams to meet compliance and perform...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.