Customer Program Manager Jobs in California

Customer Program Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, cloud services, defense contracting, and healthcare IT, with openings at every level from associate program manager through senior and director roles. The largest hiring metros are San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where major employers like Salesforce, Northrop Grumman, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep program management functions. The most in-demand specialties right now are customer success program management, implementation and onboarding programs, and cross-functional enterprise account programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring22
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Technical Program Manager, Expert Engagement and Voice of Customer (AI)
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Technical Program Manager, Expert Engagement and Voice of Customer (AI)
Meta
Menlo Park, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$199k - $272k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Director of Program Budget and Policy (FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1)
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Director of Program Budget and Policy (FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1)
UC Davis
Davis, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project Management
Supply Chain
$105k - $209k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Program Management Sr Mgr - L6
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Program Management Sr Mgr - L6
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, California
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$205k - $381k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Program Manager, Customer Experience
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Associate Program Manager, Customer Experience
Kikoff
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$132k - $155k/yr

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Bilingual Program Associate, Participant Enrollment and Customer Service
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Bilingual Program Associate, Participant Enrollment and Customer Service
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$30.23 - $31.16/hr
Hybrid

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Customer Program Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
5 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Santa Clara
4 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Ventura
2 jobs
Davis
1 job
Vernon
1 job
Carlsbad
1 job

Customer Program Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin6 open roles
TikTok4 open roles
Figma2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in customer program manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related technical field
  • Three or more years managing enterprise customer programs or customer success initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and sales
  • Proficiency with CRM and project management platforms such as Salesforce or Asana
  • PMP certification or equivalent program management credential strongly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level stakeholder reporting

Customer Program Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a customer program manager in California?

Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field alongside hands-on experience managing client-facing programs or accounts. California does not issue a state license for this role, so candidates advance through demonstrated performance and credentials like the Project Management Professional certification. Earning a PMP through the Project Management Institute and building experience in customer success, implementation, or account management roles positions candidates competitively across the state's major tech and enterprise markets.

Which companies hire customer program managers in California?

Employers hiring customer program managers in California right now include Lockheed Martin, TikTok, and Figma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of enterprise software companies, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems means demand for this role is broad and consistent across multiple industries.

Which California cities have the most customer program manager jobs?

San Jose, San Francisco, and Sunnyvale have the most customer program manager openings in California. San Jose and the surrounding Bay Area lead because of the concentration of enterprise SaaS and cloud companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw demand from media, aerospace, defense, and healthcare organizations with large enterprise customer bases.

Are there remote customer program manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Customer program management is a coordination and communication-heavy role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 56% of customer program manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly enterprise companies have adopted distributed work. Strategic and planning-focused parts of the role, such as roadmap development, customer health reviews, and cross-functional alignment, are the most commonly performed remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a customer-facing role such as customer success associate, account coordinator, or technical support specialist into a junior program management position. Large California technology employers like Salesforce and Oracle run associate and rotational programs designed for candidates without direct program management experience. Building a PMP or CAPM credential and documenting any cross-functional coordination you have owned, even informally, gives California hiring managers concrete evidence of program management readiness.

Where can I find and apply to customer program manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to customer program manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow results, find a role that fits your experience and target employer, and apply directly without leaving the platform.

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