Director Of Technical Program Management Jobs in California
Director Of Technical Program Management jobs in California are among the most actively recruited senior technology roles in the country, concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where the density of large tech platforms, defense contractors, and enterprise software companies drives consistent demand at both the senior director and VP-adjacent levels. Well-established employers such as Google, Apple, and Salesforce maintain significant program management organizations in California and hire at this level on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specializations include infrastructure and platform engineering programs, AI and machine learning initiative delivery, and cross-functional hardware-software integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Experience
Technical Program Managers (TPMs) play a meaningful role at Salesforce in leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within our Technology & Products organizations. The Director of Technical Program Management for Trust & Infrastructure will lead strategic technology programs that drive organizational efficiency and transformation within the Trust & Infrastructure TPM team. You will also spearhead programs driving transformation to Hyperforce, Salesforce's infrastructure product offering built on top of third-party cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Partner with program leadership teams to drive cross-functional planning and execution across Engineering, Customer Enablement, Legal, and Product to deliver key business value.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, mission-critical programs with clear accountability and ownership.
- Drive cross-domain communication and coordination across multiple cloud environments to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
- Navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment by applying flexibility, organizational clarity, and strategic leadership to address unforeseen challenges.
You're Our Person If...
- You have a proven track record leading large, highly complex programs from inception to delivery.
- You communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from individual engineers to senior executives.
- You bring strong organizational, coordination, and leadership skills to ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
- You thrive in a culture of ownership, delivery, and innovation as an individual contributor.
Even Better If...
- You have prior experience with cloud infrastructure programs, particularly involving AWS or GCP migrations.
- You have experience working within or alongside Trust and Infrastructure teams at a large technology company.
- You have familiarity with Salesforce's product ecosystem or similar enterprise platform environments.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
Compensation
- The typical base salary range for this position is $171,200 - $273,000 annually.
- In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $205,800 - $298,400 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Experience
Technical Program Managers (TPMs) play a meaningful role at Salesforce in leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within our Technology & Products organizations. The Director of Technical Program Management for Trust & Infrastructure will lead strategic technology programs that drive organizational efficiency and transformation within the Trust & Infrastructure TPM team. You will also spearhead programs driving transformation to Hyperforce, Salesforce's infrastructure product offering built on top of third-party cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Partner with program leadership teams to drive cross-functional planning and execution across Engineering, Customer Enablement, Legal, and Product to deliver key business value.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, mission-critical programs with clear accountability and ownership.
- Drive cross-domain communication and coordination across multiple cloud environments to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
- Navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment by applying flexibility, organizational clarity, and strategic leadership to address unforeseen challenges.
You're Our Person If...
- You have a proven track record leading large, highly complex programs from inception to delivery.
- You communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from individual engineers to senior executives.
- You bring strong organizational, coordination, and leadership skills to ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
- You thrive in a culture of ownership, delivery, and innovation as an individual contributor.
Even Better If...
- You have prior experience with cloud infrastructure programs, particularly involving AWS or GCP migrations.
- You have experience working within or alongside Trust and Infrastructure teams at a large technology company.
- You have familiarity with Salesforce's product ecosystem or similar enterprise platform environments.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
Compensation
- The typical base salary range for this position is $171,200 - $273,000 annually.
- In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $205,800 - $298,400 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
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Director Of Technical Program Management Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Adobe7
- Roblox7
- Apple4
- BlackRock4
- Agility Robotics3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software47
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Artificial Intelligence7
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Media & Entertainment6
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of technical program management jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline required
- Ten or more years of program management experience with at least five in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technical programs end-to-end
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential strongly preferred by California employers
- Deep familiarity with agile, scrum, and scaled agile frameworks applied across engineering organizations
- Experience collaborating with executive stakeholders to align program roadmaps with business priorities
Director Of Technical Program Management Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of technical program management in California?
Most directors of technical program management in California come up through senior program manager or engineering lead roles before stepping into director-level positions. California employers typically require a technical bachelor's degree, extensive experience running complex cross-functional programs, and a demonstrated record of leading other program managers. No state-issued license or registration applies to this role. A PMP certification strengthens candidacy, and experience in California's dominant sectors, including cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, or semiconductor development, gives candidates a clear edge.
How much do director of technical program managements make in California?
Director of technical program managements in California earn a median of about $218,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $129,970 for the lowest 10% to over $325,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire director of technical program managements in California?
Employers hiring director of technical program managements in California right now include Adobe, Roblox, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large technology headquarters, defense primes, and enterprise software companies means openings at this level appear across a broad range of industries throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most director of technical program management jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and San Mateo have the most director of technical program management openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area and greater Silicon Valley account for the largest share, driven by the headquarters density of major technology companies, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw on their aerospace, defense, and life sciences sectors to support consistent demand for senior program leadership.
Are there remote director of technical program management jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 23% of director of technical program management openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination and stakeholder management work at this level can be done effectively without a daily on-site presence. Strategic planning, roadmap alignment, and cross-team program oversight are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a director of technical program management in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to build into the director level from a technical program manager or senior engineering role at a California employer. Large Bay Area and Los Angeles technology companies regularly hire associate or staff program managers as entry points, and internal promotion to director-level roles is common. Moving laterally from a software engineering, solutions architecture, or product operations role is another well-established route. Building a portfolio of program delivery outcomes and earning a PMP certification strengthens a candidate's case for the jump to director.
Where can I find and apply to director of technical program management jobs in California?
You can find and apply to director of technical program management jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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