Project Management Analyst Jobs in California

Project Management Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense and aerospace, healthcare systems, and large-scale infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior analyst. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and Salesforce maintain significant project management functions. The most in-demand specialties include IT project governance, Agile delivery, and capital program analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,868+
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring149
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Jamestown Management Corporation
Project Management Analyst
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Jamestown Management Corporation
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Project Management Analyst
Jamestown Management Corporation
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Project Management
$90k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
None
201-500

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ByteDance
Project Management Analyst
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ByteDance
Added 1w ago
Project Management Analyst
ByteDance
San Jose, California
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Property Management
$70k - $104k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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CBRE
Project Management Analyst
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CBRE
Added 2mo ago
Project Management Analyst
CBRE
Sunnyvale, California
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
$75k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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StepStoneGroup
Analyst - Project Management Office Operations Analyst
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StepStoneGroup
Added 1mo ago
Analyst - Project Management Office Operations Analyst
StepStoneGroup
La Jolla, California
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$70k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
2-10

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Cognizant
Senior Consultant - Business Systems Analyst
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Cognizant
New 2h ago
Senior Consultant - Business Systems Analyst
Cognizant
Ontario, California
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Analyst
Project Management
$87k - $102k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Project Management Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
388 jobs
Los Angeles
195 jobs
San Jose
128 jobs
Sunnyvale
76 jobs
San Diego
73 jobs
Mountain View
69 jobs
Santa Clara
60 jobs
Cupertino
59 jobs
Irvine
56 jobs

Project Management Analyst Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple95
  • TikTok
    TikTok52
  • Google
    Google50
  • Intuit
    Intuit33
  • Amazon
    Amazon25

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software573
  • Consulting & Professional Services166
  • Electronics & Hardware166
  • Banking & Financial Services104
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals95

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related technical field
  • PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Two or more years of experience supporting cross-functional projects in a structured environment
  • Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Tableau, or comparable reporting platforms
  • Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks

Project Management Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management analyst in California?

California does not require a state-issued license to work as a project management analyst, so the path centers on education and professional credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or a related field. From there, earning a CAPM or PMP certification through the Project Management Institute signals readiness to California hiring managers across tech, healthcare, and defense sectors, which dominate the state's market.

How much do project management analysts make in California?

Project management analysts in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project management analysts in California?

Employers hiring project management analysts in California right now include Apple, TikTok, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's mix of enterprise technology firms, large integrated health systems, and federal defense contractors creates unusually broad and consistent demand for this role across the state.

Which California cities have the most project management analyst jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most project management analyst openings in California. The Bay Area concentration reflects the density of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, healthcare, and aerospace, and San Diego's openings are driven heavily by defense contractors and biotech firms with large program management functions.

Are there remote project management analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since project management analysis is fundamentally a desk-based, coordination-and-reporting role that translates well to distributed teams. About 27% of project management analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly California employers have adopted flexible work after the pandemic. The portions of the role most often performed remotely include status reporting, stakeholder communications, and scheduling.

How can I get hired as a project management analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent coordinator or analyst role into a junior project management analyst position. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, UC system campuses, and major technology firms regularly hire project coordinators and business analysts who then transition into analyst roles. Completing a CAPM or a Google Project Management Certificate strengthens an application substantially, and building a portfolio of process documentation or a small project case study gives California hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.

Where can I find and apply to project management analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to project management analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find positions that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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