211 program chief jobs at 145 companies in California

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Chief Program Officer
California, United States
$140k-$210k/yr RemoteFull Time
California CASA Association
California CASA Association: Supports a network of advocates for foster youth.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's degree required (Master's preferred),10+ years leadership experience with 5+ years senior leadership, experience in nonprofit/child welfare/program strategy, ability to travel statewide, valid driver's license and background check required.
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Program Chief Engineer (Onsite)
Goleta, California, United States
$146k-$277k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance. STEM degree typically required, minimum 10 years relevant experience, engineering leadership in airborne/electronic warfare systems, program and supplier oversight, strong communication.
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Program Chief Engineer, SIP
Irvine, California, United States
$191k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 8+ years systems engineering or mission-systems experience, technical lead experience integrating complex hardware/software systems, DoD/government program experience, eligible for U.S. security clearance, willingness to travel.
Lattice OS, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, MBSE, SysML, Cameo, DoDAF, eMASS
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Chief Program Officer (CPO)
San Francisco, California, United States
$185k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Homeless Children's Network
Homeless Children's Network: Providing mental health support and case management for homeless families.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtMaster's degree required; minimum 10 years program management experience with 5+ years in senior leadership; strong strategic, analytical, communication, and cultural competence skills.
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Program Chief Engineer (Principle or Senior)
El Segundo, California, United States
$177k-$285k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space technology.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (or equivalent),10+ years space-systems engineering experience, program startup and baselining, risk and issue management, supplier management, RCCA, customer engagement, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams; must be a U.S. Person.
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Sr. Staff Program Manager & Chief of Staff, Operations
Santa Clara or Austin or Boston or Toronto
$100k-$500k/yr HybridFull Time
Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent: Designs and manufactures AI processors and RISC-V CPU solutions.
Drive high-priority cross-functional programs for operations, align leadership, build operating rhythms, and coordinate across finance, legal, recruiting, and business partners.
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Program Delivery and Communications Section Chief
Sacramento County, California, United States
$8k-$10k/mo HybridFull Time
State Controller's Office
State Controller's Office: California's fiscal controller managing state financial operations and assets.
Provide strategic leadership for project management, communications, and digital strategy; supervise staff and contractors; manage complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement.
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Chief of Staff
Fremont, California, United States
$100k-$400k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexmate
Dexmate: Building AI-powered mobile humanoid robots for industrial automation.
3+ YOE3+ years in chief of staff/strategy & operations/consulting/banking or startup operations; experience in fast-paced tech/AI/robotics or hardware; strong analytical judgment, execution, and communication; fluency with AI tools.
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Chief Program Officer (CA, Los Angeles, LAM)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$175k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Los Angeles Mission
Los Angeles Mission: Providing emergency housing and recovery services for the homeless.
Provide strategic leadership for programs, manage teams (20+ staff), oversee government contracts, budgeting, compliance, program performance and stakeholder relationships in a faith-based environment.
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Chief of Staff, Development
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PragerU
PragerU: Creates educational media content to promote American values.
5+ YOE5+ Mgmt5+ years in Chief of Staff or nonprofit fundraising with management; strong project management; fundraising CRM experience; excellent communication; ability to manage multiple projects; strategic thinker.
fundraising CRMs
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Chief of Staff & Executive Operations Support
Buena Park, California, United States
$145k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
UNIS
UNIS: Asset-based third-party logistics and nationwide transportation services provider.
3+ YOE3+ years supporting senior executives or in chief-of-staff/executive operations/program management roles; advanced project management, executive communication, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint, and daily proficiency with AI platforms and automation tools.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Custom GPTs, Claude Projects, Zapier, Make
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Chief of Staff, Program Management - Photonic Systems for AI
San Jose, California, United States
$200k-$322k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MediaTek
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
10+ YOE10+ years in program management or technical operations in hardware/semiconductors/photonics, portfolio execution, budgeting and forecasting, people leadership of program managers, and familiarity with wafer development cycles.
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Chief of Staff to the CIO, Sr. Principal
Oakland or Washington or Ohio or Washington or California or Long Beach or Arizona or Colorado or Connecticut or Florida or Georgia or Maryland or Minnesota or Nevada or Oregon or El Dorado Hills or San Diego or Woodland Hills or Alabama or Illinois or Virginia or Wisconsin or Texas or New York
$205k-$308k/yr HybridFull Time
Ascendiun
Ascendiun: Nonprofit parent overseeing health insurance and clinical service organizations.
12+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 12+ years in strategy/operations/consulting/technology leadership, Chief of Staff or senior operational experience, strong communication, analytical and systems-thinking, operating model and program delivery experience.
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Part 145 Chief Inspector
Los Angeles or Van Nuys or Camarillo
$65-$75/hr OnsiteFull Time
FlyHouse
FlyHouse: Private aviation operator providing charter, management, and MRO services.
10+ YOE10+ MgmtFAA Part 145 chief inspector role requiring completion of an accredited aviation maintenance technician program, an Aircraft Mechanic license, 10+ years of aviation technician leadership, inspector experience, familiarity with Gulfstream/Global/Citation platforms, and strong regulatory documentation skills.
Corridor, CAMP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Applications
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Chief, Engineering
Spring Valley, California, United States
$200k-$251k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Otay Water District
Otay Water District: Provides water and wastewater services to San Diego County residents.
7+ YOE7+ MgmtCalifornia civil engineer registration required; CA Class C driver license; 7+ years management/project experience in water/wastewater engineering; Bachelor's in Civil Engineering required, Master's preferred; CCM and land surveyor registration desirable.
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Interim Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives
Sacramento, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Umoja Community Education Foundation
Umoja Community Education Foundation: Provides educational support and resources for underrepresented college students.
8+ YOEBachelor's required (Master's preferred); 8–12 years executive leadership/strategy/Chief of Staff experience; strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project leadership skills; experience partnering with CEOs and executive teams.
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ECD Chief Program Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$150k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Knightscope
KnightscopeNASDAQ: KSCP: Manufactures autonomous robots and communication devices for physical security.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 10+ years leading product development of outdoor electromechanical or telecommunications systems, hands-on hardware integration experience, strong leadership and problem-solving; US citizenship required.
Knightscope Signals, VoIP, PoE
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Chief of Staff - COO
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
RZR
RZR: AI-powered mobile advertising and growth platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in Chief of Staff/Strategy/BizOps/Consulting/Program Management; proven record leading cross-functional initiatives, strong analytical and communication skills, bachelor's degree required, ability to drive outcomes without direct authority.
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Chief of Staff
Santa Clara, California, United States
$170k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes: Provides cybersecurity software to protect devices from digital threats.
Proven track record driving complex cross-functional programs, strong financial/analytical fluency, product strategy experience, change management, executive presence, and ability to act as CEO proxy.
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Chief of Staff - Staff
New York City or Los Angeles
$200k-$290k/yr HybridFull Time
Genpact
GenpactNYSE: G: Provides business process management and digital transformation services.
Senior strategic partner to the CEO driving cross-functional program execution, executive communications, governance, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development. Requires strong program and financial analysis, critical thinking, and people leadership.
Microsoft Excel, Skillsoft, PeopleCraft, Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), Coursera