Software Product Manager Jobs in California
Software Product Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, consumer technology, fintech, and health tech across a seniority range from associate PM through director and VP of product. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Apple maintain substantial product teams and recruit continuously. The most sought-after specialties in California are platform and infrastructure product management, AI and machine learning product management, and growth product management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work type46% Hybrid
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Senior Empower Portals Product Owner
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City National Bank
Senior Empower Portals Product Owner
Sacramento, California
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Senior Empower Portals Product Owner
City National Bank·Sacramento, California
Job functions:
$101k - $172k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
SENIOR PRODUCT OWNER
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
As our Senior Product Owner, you'll be the strategic link between vision and delivery. You'll own the product roadmap, translate complex business needs into actionable requirements, and ensure every feature we deliver is aligned with both customer value and organizational goals. You'll also play a critical role in capturing business line feedback, documenting precise requirements, and ensuring every deliverable is validated through rigorous UAT—so nothing gets lost between idea and execution.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Translate organizational strategy into actionable product features and epics.
- Define, maintain, and communicate a clear product vision to configuration teams and development vendors.
- Maintain and prioritize a detailed backlog of user stories, features, technical tasks, and enhancements to maximize ROI and speed to market.
- Ensure stories have clear acceptance criteria and can be effectively implemented by configuration teams and vendors.
- Lead backlog refinement, coordinate with sprint planning leader, and other agile ceremonies to ensure development flows efficiently.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clarifying requirements and prioritization within development and configuration teams.
- Protect the team from scope creep while negotiating what gets delivered per sprint.
- Promote adherence to Agile principles across teams and mentor junior product owners on best practices.
- Act as the face of the product to stakeholders, translating business needs into executable backlog items.
- Gather and synthesize feedback from multiple business lines to document clear, actionable Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
- Ensure traceability between BRDs and downstream deliverables, including UAT test scripts and acceptance criteria. Document test scripts that are executable by business lines.
- Manage dependencies across multiple teams and products to ensure smooth delivery.
- Facilitate communication across tech and business teams.
- Validate priorities and backlog items with input from technical leads and business stakeholders.
- Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and user feedback studies to inform backlog priorities and product enhancements.
- Advocate for the end-user by incorporating usability and customer experience insights into the backlog and sprints.
- Interpret analytics and KPIs to guide iterative backlog decisions, including adoption, engagement, and retention metrics.
- Track development progress and ensure backlog commitments are delivered on time and according to specifications.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to delivery timelines, scope, and quality.
- Create and coordinate line-of-business User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test scripts, ensuring full traceability to BRDs and alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with QA and business stakeholders to oversee UAT execution and sign-off prior to release.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Benefits and Perks
ABOUT US
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Empower Mortgage/HELOC loan origination systems and its vendor ecosystem (e.g., Dark Matter exchange interfaces, Docutech document generation).
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage backlogs for loan origination systems, including vendor collaboration and scope negotiation.
- Deep understanding of mortgage/HELOC workflows, compliance requirements, and integration points with downstream systems.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $101,231 - $172,355 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
City National Bank
Senior Empower Portals Product Owner
Sacramento, California
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$101k - $172k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
SENIOR PRODUCT OWNER
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
As our Senior Product Owner, you'll be the strategic link between vision and delivery. You'll own the product roadmap, translate complex business needs into actionable requirements, and ensure every feature we deliver is aligned with both customer value and organizational goals. You'll also play a critical role in capturing business line feedback, documenting precise requirements, and ensuring every deliverable is validated through rigorous UAT—so nothing gets lost between idea and execution.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Translate organizational strategy into actionable product features and epics.
- Define, maintain, and communicate a clear product vision to configuration teams and development vendors.
- Maintain and prioritize a detailed backlog of user stories, features, technical tasks, and enhancements to maximize ROI and speed to market.
- Ensure stories have clear acceptance criteria and can be effectively implemented by configuration teams and vendors.
- Lead backlog refinement, coordinate with sprint planning leader, and other agile ceremonies to ensure development flows efficiently.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clarifying requirements and prioritization within development and configuration teams.
- Protect the team from scope creep while negotiating what gets delivered per sprint.
- Promote adherence to Agile principles across teams and mentor junior product owners on best practices.
- Act as the face of the product to stakeholders, translating business needs into executable backlog items.
- Gather and synthesize feedback from multiple business lines to document clear, actionable Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
- Ensure traceability between BRDs and downstream deliverables, including UAT test scripts and acceptance criteria. Document test scripts that are executable by business lines.
- Manage dependencies across multiple teams and products to ensure smooth delivery.
- Facilitate communication across tech and business teams.
- Validate priorities and backlog items with input from technical leads and business stakeholders.
- Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and user feedback studies to inform backlog priorities and product enhancements.
- Advocate for the end-user by incorporating usability and customer experience insights into the backlog and sprints.
- Interpret analytics and KPIs to guide iterative backlog decisions, including adoption, engagement, and retention metrics.
- Track development progress and ensure backlog commitments are delivered on time and according to specifications.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to delivery timelines, scope, and quality.
- Create and coordinate line-of-business User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test scripts, ensuring full traceability to BRDs and alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with QA and business stakeholders to oversee UAT execution and sign-off prior to release.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Benefits and Perks
ABOUT US
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Empower Mortgage/HELOC loan origination systems and its vendor ecosystem (e.g., Dark Matter exchange interfaces, Docutech document generation).
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage backlogs for loan origination systems, including vendor collaboration and scope negotiation.
- Deep understanding of mortgage/HELOC workflows, compliance requirements, and integration points with downstream systems.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $101,231 - $172,355 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
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A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software25
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Artificial Intelligence4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Automotive3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software product manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
- Three or more years of product management experience in a software environment
- Demonstrated ability to write product requirements and manage a full product lifecycle
- Proficiency with agile development frameworks and tools such as Jira or Productboard
- Experience collaborating with engineering, design, and data science teams on shipped products
- Familiarity with product analytics platforms and data-driven decision-making methods
Software Product Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software product manager in California?
California has no state-issued license or board registration for software product managers, so the path runs through education and demonstrated product experience. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or business, though some accept equivalent technical experience. Earning a Certified Product Manager credential from the Association of International Product Professionals or a product management certificate from a California university extension program strengthens candidacy. Transitioning from a software engineering, UX, or business analyst role is a common and accepted route into the function.
Which companies hire software product managers in California?
Employers hiring software product managers in California right now include Anduril, Riot Games, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of enterprise software headquarters and consumer technology platforms makes it one of the most consistent states for PM hiring across company sizes.
Which California cities have the most software product manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most software product manager openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose dominate because of the concentration of enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and consumer technology companies headquartered in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles draws PM demand from its growing fintech, media technology, and e-commerce sectors.
Are there remote software product manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 58% of software product manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how central cross-functional collaboration tools and async documentation have become in product workflows. Strategic and discovery-phase work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to hardware or embedded systems typically require more on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software product manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate product manager program, which companies including Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce run from their California offices specifically for candidates without full PM experience. Lateral moves from software engineering, UX design, or business analysis at a California technology company are also a well-established route. Building a portfolio of case studies that show product thinking and earning a recognized PM certificate from a UC extension or Stanford Continuing Studies program gives early-stage candidates a concrete edge when applying.
Where can I find and apply to software product manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to software product manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across company sizes and specialties. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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