Division Manager Jobs in California

Division Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, retail, logistics, and financial services, with openings at every level from first-time managers stepping up from senior individual contributor roles through veteran executives overseeing multi-site operations. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and Amazon have deep, ongoing division manager needs across operations, sales, and clinical administration. The most in-demand specialties right now are operations management, retail division leadership, and regional healthcare administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10+
Top employerC. Overaa &
Top cityRichmond, CA
Cities hiring9
Work type100% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Mammoth Mountain
Rooms Division Manager
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Rooms Division Manager
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$76k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Advantest
ATS Quality Division Manager
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ATS Quality Division Manager
Advantest
Lake Forest, California
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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University of California - San Francisco
Division Manager, HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine
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University of California - San Francisco
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Division Manager, HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Industrial Packaging Supplies
Division Sales Manager
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Division Sales Manager
Industrial Packaging Supplies
Rialto, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$135k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Parker Hannifin
Division EHS Manager
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Division EHS Manager
Parker Hannifin
San Diego, California
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$121k - $211k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Division Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
2 jobs
Bakersfield
1 jobs
Lake Forest
1 jobs
Mammoth Lakes
1 jobs
Rialto
1 jobs
Sacramento
1 jobs
San Diego
1 jobs
San Francisco
1 jobs
San Ramon
1 jobs

Division Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • C. Overaa &
    C. Overaa &2
  • Nutrien
    Nutrien2
  • Advantest
    Advantest1
  • Bank Of Montreal
    Bank Of Montreal1
  • Industrial Packaging Supplies
    Industrial Packaging Supplies1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Sports & Recreation2
  • Agriculture & Farming1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
  • Five or more years of progressive management experience in a relevant California industry
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple California locations
  • Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or workforce management software platforms
  • Strong knowledge of California labor law, including wage and hour compliance requirements
  • Experience developing and managing operating budgets in a California business environment

Division Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a division manager in California?

Most division managers in California reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a field relevant to their industry, plus several years of progressively responsible management experience. California does not issue a state license specifically for division managers, but roles in healthcare administration may require compliance with California Department of Public Health standards, and financial services roles often require licenses such as FINRA Series credentials maintained through the relevant California employer.

How much do division managers make in California?

Division managers in California earn a median of about $124,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,370 for the lowest 10% to over $293,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire division managers in California?

Employers hiring division managers in California right now include C. Overaa &, Nutrien, and Advantest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's scale across healthcare, technology, retail, and logistics means large multi-site organizations dominate this hiring, particularly companies managing regional operations across Northern and Southern California.

Which California cities have the most division manager jobs?

Richmond, Bakersfield, and Lake Forest have the most division manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco generate the bulk of postings because of their concentration of corporate headquarters, large hospital systems, and regional retail and logistics hubs, while San Diego contributes steadily through its biotech, defense, and healthcare sectors that require dedicated division-level leadership.

Are there remote division manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical or desk-based roles, since division managers typically oversee people and physical operations across multiple sites. About 0% of division manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting a market where flexibility exists mainly for the planning, reporting, and cross-functional coordination portions of the role rather than day-to-day site oversight.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a department manager or operations supervisor role first, then building toward division-level responsibility. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Target, and Amazon run structured internal promotion and leadership development programs that move high-performing managers into division roles. A Project Management Professional credential or an MBA from a California university system campus strengthens candidacy considerably for applicants without a long management record.

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

You can find and apply to division manager 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 employers posting them.

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