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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$110K - $140K *

Empower success through strategic leadership in software release management, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and quality in the consumer automotive softwa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us oversee vital residential programs, ensuring high-quality services for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges through effective leadership and strategic man...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of infrastructure strategies for VA.gov, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services for millions of Veterans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to priori...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Shape the future of AI innovation by leading complex projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies across multidisciplinary teams. Drive strategic initiatives that redefine user interactions with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $333K *

Optimize program management processes and lead complex AI/ML engineering projects. Drive collaboration across teams, manage project lifecycle, and ensure successful product launches while addressing t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $146K *

Serve as a key partner to executive leadership, managing complex operations, calendars, and cross-departmental initiatives. Lead support staff, ensuring smooth organizational processes in a dynamic he...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $155K *

Champion program delivery for an enterprise data platform, managing scope, schedule, and risk. Engage with government stakeholders while enabling Agile teams for successful execution and ensuring qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $182K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge AI agents by owning product strategy, engaging with engineering, and delivering robust solutions that balance autonomy and oversight in data environments. Driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $140K *

Join our team to drive the strategy, governance, and evolution of collaboration tools, ensuring seamless operation and security for workplace technologies critical to organizational success and event...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $322K *

Drive the planning and coordination of complex platform software programs, ensuring collaboration across engineering teams and external partners for successful software delivery and customer engagemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $218K *

Support complex, cross-departmental projects driving operational efficiencies and improvements. Collaborate with leaders to implement best practices. Lead project lifecycle, ensuring stakeholder align...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $218K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare delivery by leading complex projects. You'll drive operational efficiency, manage cross-functional collaboration, and implement best practices for measurable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$268K - $335K *

Lead the charge in transforming member and advocate experiences through innovative engineering. Drive strategy for web, mobile, and AI solutions that enhance support quality while reducing costs in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex D365 F&O programs, engaging executives to ensure strategic alignment, delivering on budget and on time, while mentoring teams and fostering stakeholder relationships across multiple pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex immigration programs across North America, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes with AI, and partnering with key stakeholders to align strategies with evolving...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Lead complex projects by managing plans, budgets, and customer relations while coordinating efforts across teams to deliver autonomous maritime systems and ensure alignment with government clients...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform the People function into an AI-driven powerhouse, designing innovative systems for onboarding, performance, and compensation while collaborating closely with leadership to foster a thriving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$219K - $297K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive transformational change, leading complex technical programs that enhance customer experiences. Leverage your expertise in AI and program management to shape strategy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Elevate digital banking solutions by spearheading product strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and mentoring talent, while driving innovative financial services from concept to launch in a dynam...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $275K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in our Banking as a Service platform. Use analytical skills and first principles thinking to build user-centric products that transform financial services, collabor...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $275K *

Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Champion the development and execution of the sales and operations planning process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and manufacturing capabilities while managing daily material readiness...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $124K *

Discover your potential as a project leader overseeing diverse educational and civic projects. Leverage your technical and communication skills to manage client relationships and ensure the success of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $226K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing product strategy, bridging R&D and partner needs for impactful software and bioinformatics advancements. Drive product development and external engagement to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $366K *

Take ownership of defining and evolving a scalable delivery model, enhancing cross-functional execution, managing complex technology portfolios, and driving impactful platform initiatives with a syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.