Account Project Manager Jobs in California

Account Project Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, advertising, entertainment, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from coordinator-track roles through senior program leadership. The largest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where companies like Salesforce, Accenture, and Warner Bros. Discovery maintain substantial operations and regularly staff account project managers. The most in-demand specialties are digital marketing accounts, SaaS client delivery, and creative agency project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerStantec
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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FedEx Freight
Account Mgr-LTL
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Account Mgr-LTL
FedEx Freight
Santa Clara, California
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$90k - $142k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Golden 1 Credit Union
Business Member Support Account Servicing - Mgr - Business Account and Loan Servicing
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Business Member Support Account Servicing - Mgr - Business Account and Loan Servicing
Golden 1 Credit Union
Sacramento, California
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
$125k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Project Advisor, Account Support Specialist
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Project Advisor, Account Support Specialist
Precept Environmental, Inc.
San Jose, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in biology

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Project Advisor, Account Support Specialist
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Project Advisor, Account Support Specialist
Precept Environmental, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$70k - $74k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in biology

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Key Account Project Engineer USA
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Key Account Project Engineer USA
DELO
San Jose, California
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Account Project Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
4 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Union City
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Vernon
1 job
Sacramento
1 job
Santa Clara
1 job

Account Project Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Stantec
Stantec2 open roles
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight2 open roles
Outform
Outform2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in account project manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of account or project management experience preferred
  • PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred by mid-size and enterprise California employers
  • Demonstrated experience managing client accounts and cross-functional project teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Salesforce, Asana, or Jira
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing California markets

Account Project Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a account project manager in California?

Most employers in California hire account project managers with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, combined with experience in client-facing or project coordination roles. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning a PMP certification through the Project Management Institute or a CAPM for early-career candidates meaningfully strengthens applications at larger California technology and agency employers.

How much do account project managers make in California?

Account project managers in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire account project managers in California?

Employers hiring account project managers in California right now include Stantec, FedEx Freight, and Outform, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise tech companies, creative agencies, and entertainment studios makes it one of the most consistent states for account project manager openings year-round.

Which California cities have the most account project manager jobs?

San Jose, Irvine, and Union City have the most account project manager openings in California. Los Angeles anchors the list through its dense advertising, entertainment, and media agency ecosystem, while San Francisco and San Jose reflect the high volume of SaaS and enterprise technology companies that rely on account project managers to manage client delivery.

Are there remote account project manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Account project management is largely desk-based and communication-driven, making it well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 86% of account project manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles most common in SaaS client success and digital marketing account management.

How can I get hired as a account project manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or account coordinator role, which many California technology companies and full-service agencies use as a direct pipeline into account project management. Employers like Accenture and larger Los Angeles creative agencies regularly hire associate-level coordinators without prior account management titles. A CAPM certification and a portfolio of organized projects, even from internships or freelance work, give candidates a clear edge over others at the same experience level.

Where can I find and apply to account project manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to account project manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.

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