Experience Manager Jobs in California

Experience Manager jobs in California are in strong demand, with concentrations in technology, hospitality, retail, and consumer brand sectors at levels from coordinator through senior director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by established employers like Salesforce, Disney, and Marriott International, which maintain significant California operations and hire across experience disciplines. The most sought-after specialties in California listings are customer experience strategy, employee experience design, and in-store or event experience management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles78+
Top employerVictoria's Secret
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring32
Work type88% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Industrious
Member Experience Manager
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Member Experience Manager
Industrious
San Francisco, California
Customer Service & Support
Customer Success
Events & Tourism
Event Planning
$73k/yr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Harbinger
Customer Experience Manager
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Added 1w ago
Customer Experience Manager
Harbinger
Garden Grove, California
Customer Success
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NVIDIA
Developer Experience Manager
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Developer Experience Manager
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$136k - $259k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Compass
Agent Experience Manager
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Added 1mo ago
Agent Experience Manager
Compass
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
Customer Service & Support
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Marketing
$27 - $30/hr
On-Site
None

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Granite Construction
Customer Experience Manager
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Customer Experience Manager
Granite Construction
Watsonville, California
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$97k - $145k/yr
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Experience Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
19 jobs
Los Angeles
9 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
Santa Clara
4 jobs
Buena Park
2 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Palm Desert
2 jobs

Experience Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Victoria's Secret
    Victoria's Secret7
  • Michaels Stores
    Michaels Stores5
  • Pse Consulting Engineers
    Pse Consulting Engineers4
  • BDO
    BDO3
  • BDO USA
    BDO USA3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software21
  • Retail20
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Accounting & Auditing6
  • Consumer Goods6

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Three or more years of experience in customer experience, employee experience, or hospitality management
  • Demonstrated ability to design and lead cross-functional experience programs from concept through execution
  • Proficiency with customer feedback platforms such as Qualtrics, Medallia, or Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Strong data analysis skills to interpret satisfaction metrics and translate findings into actionable improvements
  • Experience collaborating with creative, operations, and technology teams in fast-paced California environments

Experience Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a experience manager in California?

Most experience managers in California enter the role through a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, hospitality management, or communications, followed by progressive roles in customer success, event management, retail operations, or human resources. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers in regulated sectors such as healthcare favor candidates who hold a Certified Customer Experience Professional credential or a Project Management Professional certification recognized by California-based organizations.

Which companies hire experience managers in California?

Employers hiring experience managers in California right now include Victoria's Secret, Michaels Stores, and Pse Consulting Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and major hotel and retail brands means the employer pool is unusually diverse compared with most other states.

Which California cities have the most experience manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego account for the greatest concentration of experience manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, hospitality, and retail sectors, San Francisco through technology and professional services, and San Diego through biotech, defense, and growing consumer brands, making each city's demand distinct rather than simply reflecting population size.

Are there remote experience manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many management roles, because experience strategy, program design, and cross-functional coordination work adapt well to distributed teams. About 12% of experience manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting demand from technology and software companies headquartered here. The portions of the role most commonly done remotely are data analysis, journey mapping, and stakeholder reporting, while onsite work remains common for in-person event or retail activations.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a coordinator or associate role in customer success, retail operations, or event production, then building toward the experience manager title. Large California employers such as technology firms in the Bay Area and hospitality groups in Los Angeles and San Diego frequently post experience associate or customer experience specialist openings designed for candidates without direct management experience. A portfolio documenting a redesigned journey, a service recovery process, or a team project, combined with a Certified Customer Experience Professional qualification, gives California candidates a measurable edge.

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

You can find and apply to experience manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to identify roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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