Project Manager Jobs in California

A Project Manager in the technology industry is responsible for managing and overseeing technology-related projects from concept to completion. They plan and define project scopes, develop schedules, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and ensure that projects are completed within time and budget. They also coordinate with various stakeholders, assess risks, and make strategic decisions to ensure the successful delivery of projects. A Project Manager often serves as the liaison between the technology team and the business, ensuring a seamless alignment of objectives and delivery.

Essential skills for a Project Manager include strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of the technology industry. They should also have superior project management and organizational skills, and be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or PRINCE2 can boost a Project Manager's credibility and competence. Prior to becoming a Project Manager, an individual could hold roles such as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or a Team Lead in a technical team.

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CMTS LLC

Senior Project Manager - Los Angeles

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager located in Los Angeles, CA....

Senior Project Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago

YOUR IMPACT The essential functions of this position include: The Senior Project Manager will act as a mentor to Project Managers and have the ability to take on complex Projects at ePlus strategic...

Principal Technical Program Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager to drive Engineering Excellence including Architectural Rigor, AI Excellence within Virtual Expert Platform (VEP), a...

FSH Manager of Information Technology FT

  • Fresno, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 6 hours ago

The Manager of Information Technology shall provide leadership and management to the Information Technology (IT) department in its charge to provide, operate, and maintain computing and...

Software Engineering Manager, Core ML

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms. 5 years of experience with ML...

Technical Program Manager III, Infrastructure Software Engineering, Core

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management. Experience building, automating, and developing...

Software Engineering Manager, Google Cloud, Looker

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java,...

Product Owner II

  • Washington, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

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Senior Cross Functional Technical Project Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Strong experience developing and implementing test plans & test cases. Strong experience performing manual testing Strong experience implementing QA process and methodologies Retail or Online...

Leader in their industry, our exciting global SaaS construction platform client seeks a contract Technical Project Manager. This is a fully remote role....

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Sr Technical Program Manager, - Enterprise Data Catalog

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 hours ago

**** Fully remote position **** Amazons eCommerce Foundation (eCF) organization is responsible for the core components that drive the Amazon website and customer experience. Serving millions of...

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Senior IT Project Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Senior IT Project Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Newport Beach, CA....

Project Manager-Systems Rail Transportation

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Project Manager-Systems Rail Transportation...

Technical Program Manager II, Customer Relationship Management, Google Cloud

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in program management. Experience managing customer relationships or...

Director, Product Owner

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for...

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Project Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Project Management Curriculum
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Salary for Project Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Project Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
35.5%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Managers in California
2-4 years
38.1%
4-6 years
28.6%
1-2 years
14.3%
8-10 years
9.5%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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