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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal manager in California is $107,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,900.00 and $123,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal manager?

A principal manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple teams or departments within an organization, often focusing on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and high-level decision-making. They typically require strong leadership skills, industry experience, and may hold advanced certifications or degrees. The role involves managing resources, setting goals, and ensuring organizational objectives are met.

What is the difference between Principal Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectPrincipal ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in management or industry-specific certificationsRequires project management certifications like PMP and relevant experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, strategic planning, high-level decision makingFocuses on planning, executing, and closing individual projects within scope, time, and budget
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, technology, and consulting firms for leadership rolesUsed across industries for managing specific projects in construction, IT, marketing, etc.

The main difference is that a Principal Manager holds a higher-level, strategic leadership role overseeing multiple teams or departments, while a Project Manager focuses on managing specific projects. Both roles require strong management skills and relevant certifications, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Principal Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,960 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Principal Manager, Systems Innovation

SuperbTech,Inc.

Pomona, CA • On-site

$230K - $250K/yr

Other

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Principal Manager, Systems Innovation

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $230,000 - $250,000 Base Salary + 20% Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time

SuperbTech is currently supporting a high-impact leadership opportunity within the utility and infrastructure modernization space. We are seeking a Principal Manager, Systems Innovation to help drive next-generation grid modernization, enterprise transformation, and utility systems innovation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a senior-level leader with deep experience across utility infrastructure, transmission/distribution modernization, AMI/communications systems, capital programs, enterprise transformation, and cross-functional technology leadership within regulated utility environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise modernization and grid innovation initiatives across utility operations and infrastructure programs
  • Drive technology roadmaps, transformation strategy, and large-scale modernization efforts
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, Regulatory, and Executive Leadership teams
  • Oversee major capital programs, infrastructure investments, and modernization portfolios
  • Support utility communications systems, AMI/network modernization, operational technologies, and enterprise integrations
  • Develop executive presentations, business cases, investment strategies, and operational roadmaps
  • Lead cross-functional teams, senior managers, vendors, consultants, and strategic partners
  • Drive operational excellence, governance, risk mitigation, and large-scale delivery execution

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within utilities, infrastructure modernization, or enterprise transformation environments
  • Strong utility and grid modernization experience is required
  • Experience supporting transmission/distribution, AMI, utility communications systems, network modernization, or operational technology environments
  • Proven success leading large-scale capital projects, PMO transformation, or enterprise modernization initiatives
  • Experience working across Engineering, Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory teams
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with utility regulatory environments, infrastructure governance, and operational modernization strongly preferred
  • Backgrounds from electric utilities, gas utilities, energy infrastructure, grid modernization, AMI, telecom/network modernization, or utility operations technology highly preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Utility modernization and infrastructure transformation
  • AMI / Smart Metering Programs
  • Transmission & Distribution modernization
  • Utility communications systems
  • Cloud and enterprise systems modernization
  • PMO governance and capital portfolio management
  • Regulatory environments (CPUC, NERC/CIP, FERC, CAISO, etc.)
  • Enterprise operational technology modernization

Why This Role

  • Executive visibility and strategic influence
  • High-impact modernization initiatives
  • Long-term growth opportunity within the utility sector
  • Strong compensation and bonus structure
  • Opportunity to shape the future of utility operations and infrastructure modernization

To Apply
Please send resumes to or contact SuperbTech Recruiting directly at .

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