Explore Quality Manager Jobs

Quality Managers help organizations deliver reliable products and services by building effective quality systems, improving processes, and guiding teams toward consistent standards. Browse vetted Quality Manager opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more across a range of industries.

What Does a Quality Manager Do?

Quality Managers oversee quality assurance and quality control programs from planning through execution. Depending on the organization, they may develop quality policies, manage audits and inspections, investigate defects or customer complaints, track performance metrics, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. They also partner with operations, engineering, suppliers, and senior leaders to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications for Quality Manager Roles

Employers often seek experience in quality systems, process improvement, audit readiness, root-cause analysis, and regulatory or industry standards. Communication, project management, data analysis, and people leadership are also important. Requirements vary by employer and sector; some roles may favor credentials such as Six Sigma or expertise in standards like ISO 9001.

Industries Hiring Quality Managers

Quality Managers work in manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, food and beverage, and other fields. Responsibilities and applicable standards differ by industry, so candidates can focus their search on the environments that best match their experience and interests.

Find Your Next Quality Manager Opportunity

Explore Quality Manager listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to identify positions aligned with your background and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of retail product lines by leading strategic initiatives, driving profitability, and collaborating across functions to optimize product assortment and pricing. Manage P&L, support new...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive integrated marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and support business growth through innovative campaigns, digital activation, and thought leadership across m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape global trade compliance strategies by overseeing export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations. Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to laws while advising leadership on complex transactio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in driving business excellence initiatives across Global Patient Safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project management, governance, and operational effectivenes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $230K *

Drive innovation and execution in an AI-centric environment, building MVPs that tackle real business challenges. Lead a small team to quickly test ideas, validate solutions, and hand off proven concep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing Program Management team to drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate extensively across departments to ensure successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive revenue operations excellence by leading clean-claim workflows, overseeing claim accuracy, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Partner with various departments to ensure timely billing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing program management activities, supervising a dedicated team, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $164K *

Drive advanced digital forensics and incident response initiatives while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Leverage deep technical knowledge to enhance operational capabilities and ensure exceptio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $189K *

Architect comprehensive testing strategies and oversee automation efforts for a vital supply chain management system. Lead a team to ensure effective test cycles and enhance capabilities, delivering a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing site access agreements and collaborating with environmental consulting teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve access needs, manage do...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion effective document control by overseeing site access agreements, resolving access issues, and coordinating with environmental consulting teams. Lead a team while ensuring compliance and effic...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K *

Analyze and enhance cost accounting practices across manufacturing operations, leveraging Oracle ERP expertise to drive process improvements and financial insights. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance progress at the intersection of clinical trials and supply chain management. Leverage your expertise to streamline processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful pro...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive your career with a leading Internal Audit team, overseeing risk-based audits, managing staff, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance controls and promote effective rem...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance operational performance and ensure successful execution across the organization. Facilitate collaboration and embed best p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $286K *

Elevate clinical quality assurance through strategic leadership and oversight of global trials, ensuring compliance with GCP regulations. Drive quality culture and inspection readiness while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance excellence across cloud, IoT, and firmware systems by designing and executing innovative test strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$216K - $243K *

Pioneer advancements in vaccine research and development, driving global immunization efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and effective delivery of safe vaccines, enhancing public h...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by providing senior-level project and program expertise. Drive planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of health informatics processes and syste...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of laboratory informatics by leading technical delivery and customer engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, enhance customer experience, and drive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Manager leads programs that help ensure products, services, and processes meet organizational requirements and applicable standards. Duties may include managing audits, analyzing quality data, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers commonly look for experience with quality assurance or quality control, audits, process improvement, root-cause analysis, and team leadership. Industry knowledge and credentials such as Six Sigma may be preferred for some positions.

  • Which industries hire Quality Managers?question toggle

    Quality Managers are hired in industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, and food and beverage. The relevant standards and responsibilities depend on the employer and sector.

  • Do Quality Manager jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some Quality Manager opportunities pay $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.