GHD Group

Regional Quality Manager

GHD Group$93K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Arts, or equivalent.
  • Quality Assurance qualification with knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • 10 years of experience in consulting, engineering, or project management.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and performance improvement.
  • Experience in designing and implementing QMS initiatives and audits.
  • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • Experience in change management and procedure adherence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with business disciplines to strengthen the quality culture.
  • Partner with various functions to integrate quality management practices organization-wide.
  • Conduct investigations into audit trends and recommend improvements with the Project Delivery team.
  • Lead regional quality initiatives and promote quality excellence across teams.
  • Support efforts to maintain ISO 9001 certification.
  • Prepare and present Quality performance reports at the regional level.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model with in-office collaboration three days a week.
  • Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects.
  • Engagement in a culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
  • Participation in a global team with a dynamic work environment.
  • Chance to influence the quality management landscape within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

GHD has a new and exciting opportunity for a Regional Quality Manager!

We're looking for a Regional Quality Manager, for the US West and Canada West regions, to join our Quality team. The Regional Quality Manager operates within an Enterprise-wide Quality Management team and is responsible for delivering Enterprise Quality Management objectives across the Western US & Western Canada regions. Partnering with eco-region operational management and Project Delivery, this role drives the embedment of quality management principles and supports GHD's journey towards Top Quartile business performance.

Utilizing various data sources, the Regional Quality Manager works collaboratively with Project Delivery and other discipline and operational stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and together building communications and initiatives that assist GHD in achieving its business and improvement objectives.

The role can be based in most GHD offices in the US West Region including Sacramento, Irvine, Roseville, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Phoenix).

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you!

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:
  • Acting as a trusted advisor, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Seeking opportunities to influence discipline and operational leaders, offering guidance and support in implementing quality practices.
  • Identifying opportunities to collaborate with connected business disciplines and operations to strengthen quality culture and further our ambition to becoming a Top Quartile performance organization.
  • Partnering with other disciplines such as project delivery, finance, HSE and client services, to integrate quality management practices across all functions.
  • Working closely with the Project Delivery function (e.g. PMO) to enhance understanding and in partnership with PMO and operations, conduct investigations into trends and findings from themed and project audits and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Leading enterprise and regional quality initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and achieve quality objectives, promoting a culture of quality excellence and accountability.
  • Leading and coordinating local efforts to assist the maintenance of GHD's ISO 9001 certification.
  • Presenting reports on Quality performance and continual improvement at the regional level.
  • Travel within US and Canada, as required (approximately 5-10% of the time)

What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), or equivalent
  • Quality Assurance qualification and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems requirements.
  • 10 years of experience in a consulting, engineering, or project management environment with proven experience in stakeholder management and improving performance.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on QMS initiatives including undertaking quality reviews and audits.
  • Working knowledge of project control procedures, SOPs, and regulations.
  • Proven relationship building, coaching, networking, and negotiation skills with an ability to influence.
  • Experience in change management with a record of effectively managing the implementation and adherence of procedures.
  • Experience in developing and delivery of internal reporting, insights, analyzing, and monitoring tools.
  • High level analytical skills, sound judgement, and decisiveness in problem solving.
    The salary range for this position is $93,270 to $156,200 depending on experience and location.

About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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