Director Head Of Jobs in California
Director Head Of jobs in California represent one of the most active senior leadership markets in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services, with openings from first-time directors through C-suite-adjacent heads of function. The largest hiring activity clusters in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and NBCUniversal regularly bring on directors and heads of across product, operations, and people functions. The most in-demand specializations include heads of product, directors of engineering, and heads of people and talent. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
As part of the Commercial Product and Experience organization, the Lead Director, Head of Product Execution role is responsible for leading the Product Execution function across national accounts and regional teams, ensuring product strategy is translated into field-ready execution, market-facing storytelling, and measurable adoption performance.
This role sets the direction, priorities, and operating model for the team (approximately 6 direct reports), ensuring consistent support for field sales, product education, client and broker presentations, and execution against territory product adoption goals.
Partnering closely with sales leadership and product owners, this leader is accountable for building a high-performing function that connects product strategy to market performance.
The position may be remote or hybrid anywhere in the US depending on candidate location and commute to a hub location. East or Central preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall Product Execution function, including team direction, role clarity, prioritization, and performance management
Define and drive a consistent approach to how product strategy is activated across national accounts and regional teams
Partner with sales leadership and product owners to align priorities, territory needs, and field execution objectives
Establish expectations for product education, field updates, client and broker presentations, and product storytelling across the team
Ensure the team is effectively supporting product adoption, territory performance, and field readiness goals
Drive consistency in how product updates, presentations, and adoption priorities are communicated and executed across territories
Monitor territory-level product performance, adoption signals, and execution effectiveness to inform priorities and team focus
Build operating rhythms, measures, and decision frameworks that strengthen execution discipline across the function
Support leadership visibility into team performance, market opportunities, and territory-level product execution needs
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in field sales leadership, product strategy, product execution, sales enablement, market-facing product roles, or related leadership roles
Strong experience in payor-focused products, healthcare solutions, or closely related market segments
Demonstrated success leading customer- or field-facing teams in highly matrixed environments
Experience partnering closely with sales leadership and product owners to translate strategy into market execution
Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
Ability to lead through others, create team clarity, and drive consistent execution across distributed coverage models
Strong analytical and operational judgment, with the ability to connect execution activity to market performance
Success Profile
The strongest candidates for this role will bring:
A strong functional leadership mindset
Clear judgment about how to translate product strategy into field execution at scale
The ability to build team consistency without losing responsiveness to market needs
Strong partnership instincts with both sales and product leaders
Executive presence and the ability to align multiple stakeholders around shared priorities
A disciplined approach to performance, operating rhythm, and accountability
What “Great” Looks Like:
The Product Execution function operates with clear priorities, role clarity, and strong execution discipline
Sales teams have stronger product understanding and more consistent support across territories
Client, broker, and prospect presentations are sharper, more consistent, and better aligned to product strategy
Territory product adoption goals are clearer, better measured, and more effectively supported by the team
Leadership experience that functions as a reliable bridge between product strategy and market performance
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/10/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
As part of the Commercial Product and Experience organization, the Lead Director, Head of Product Execution role is responsible for leading the Product Execution function across national accounts and regional teams, ensuring product strategy is translated into field-ready execution, market-facing storytelling, and measurable adoption performance.
This role sets the direction, priorities, and operating model for the team (approximately 6 direct reports), ensuring consistent support for field sales, product education, client and broker presentations, and execution against territory product adoption goals.
Partnering closely with sales leadership and product owners, this leader is accountable for building a high-performing function that connects product strategy to market performance.
The position may be remote or hybrid anywhere in the US depending on candidate location and commute to a hub location. East or Central preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall Product Execution function, including team direction, role clarity, prioritization, and performance management
Define and drive a consistent approach to how product strategy is activated across national accounts and regional teams
Partner with sales leadership and product owners to align priorities, territory needs, and field execution objectives
Establish expectations for product education, field updates, client and broker presentations, and product storytelling across the team
Ensure the team is effectively supporting product adoption, territory performance, and field readiness goals
Drive consistency in how product updates, presentations, and adoption priorities are communicated and executed across territories
Monitor territory-level product performance, adoption signals, and execution effectiveness to inform priorities and team focus
Build operating rhythms, measures, and decision frameworks that strengthen execution discipline across the function
Support leadership visibility into team performance, market opportunities, and territory-level product execution needs
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in field sales leadership, product strategy, product execution, sales enablement, market-facing product roles, or related leadership roles
Strong experience in payor-focused products, healthcare solutions, or closely related market segments
Demonstrated success leading customer- or field-facing teams in highly matrixed environments
Experience partnering closely with sales leadership and product owners to translate strategy into market execution
Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
Ability to lead through others, create team clarity, and drive consistent execution across distributed coverage models
Strong analytical and operational judgment, with the ability to connect execution activity to market performance
Success Profile
The strongest candidates for this role will bring:
A strong functional leadership mindset
Clear judgment about how to translate product strategy into field execution at scale
The ability to build team consistency without losing responsiveness to market needs
Strong partnership instincts with both sales and product leaders
Executive presence and the ability to align multiple stakeholders around shared priorities
A disciplined approach to performance, operating rhythm, and accountability
What “Great” Looks Like:
The Product Execution function operates with clear priorities, role clarity, and strong execution discipline
Sales teams have stronger product understanding and more consistent support across territories
Client, broker, and prospect presentations are sharper, more consistent, and better aligned to product strategy
Territory product adoption goals are clearer, better measured, and more effectively supported by the team
Leadership experience that functions as a reliable bridge between product strategy and market performance
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/10/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director head of jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, engineering, or a related discipline
- Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in the relevant function or industry
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams of ten or more direct and indirect reports
- Proven ability to set departmental strategy and translate organizational goals into executable plans
- Experience working with California-based stakeholders, boards, or regulatory environments in the sector
- Strong executive communication skills including presenting to senior leadership and external partners
Director Head Of Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director head of in California?
Most director and head of roles in California require a bachelor's degree combined with substantial functional experience, typically in fields like business, engineering, marketing, or operations. California does not impose a state-issued license for most director head of positions, but roles in regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services may require sector-specific credentials through bodies like the California Department of Public Health or FINRA. Building a record of leading teams and owning outcomes in a major California industry vertical is the most consistent path.
Which companies hire director head ofs in California?
Employers hiring director head ofs in California right now include BlackRock, Revolution Medicines, and Citi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major health systems, and entertainment studios means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than a single dominant sector.
Which California cities have the most director head of jobs?
San Francisco, Redwood City, and Brisbane account for the largest share of director head of openings in California. The Bay Area and Los Angeles drive most of the volume given their dense concentrations of technology companies, media and entertainment studios, and large healthcare networks, while San Diego adds openings through its biotech and defense sectors.
Are there remote director head of jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Director and head of roles in product, marketing, finance, and people functions have become meaningfully remote-friendly as California's technology industry normalized distributed leadership. About 50% of director head of openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles requiring regular executive presence. Fully remote positions tend to cluster in individual contributor-adjacent functions like analytics and content strategy.
How can I get hired as a director head of in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is stepping into a senior manager or associate director role at a mid-size California company and building ownership of a function before moving into a head of title. Large California employers like Google, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente run structured rotational and leadership development programs that place high-performing senior managers on a director track. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as senior program manager, senior product manager, or senior HR business partner are common routes. A relevant MBA from a California institution or a demonstrated record of cross-functional ownership strengthens a candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to director head of jobs in California?
You can find and apply to director head of jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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