Senior Quality Manager Jobs

Discover Senior Quality Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to strengthen quality systems, improve processes, and ensure products and services meet rigorous standards. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level roles with competitive compensation.

What Senior Quality Managers Do

Senior Quality Managers lead quality assurance and quality control programs across teams, sites, or business units. Typical responsibilities include setting quality objectives, maintaining management systems, overseeing audits and corrective actions, analyzing performance data, and partnering with operations, engineering, product, and regulatory teams. The scope of the role varies by industry and organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a track record in quality leadership, process improvement, risk management, and team development. Relevant experience may include managing quality systems and audits, interpreting industry or regulatory requirements, investigating root causes, and using data to guide decisions. Communication, strategic planning, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders are also valuable. Requirements and preferred credentials differ by employer and sector.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Quality Managers work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on supplier quality, product quality, compliance, operational excellence, or enterprise quality systems. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Senior Quality Manager Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted Senior Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements and responsibilities, then identify opportunities that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading integration efforts in healthcare technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical workflows and ensure seamless data exchange, while maintaining hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute a strategic product roadmap, integrating market insights and performance metrics to drive customer-centric solutions in the diagnostics and genomics...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Unlock new business potential by developing strategies to acquire clients, nurturing relationships, and driving revenue growth through collaboration and innovative proposals. Engage with teams to fost...

Sacramento, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $215K *

Empower the engineering team by driving project execution and integration for advanced vehicle development. Ensure alignment of resources, schedules, and technical goals while fostering collaboration...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance client satisfaction, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement across remote Central Operations. Collaborate with pee...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving strategic programs and innovations in health emergencies. Lead multiple initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and community impact while collaborating with divers...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $155K *

Engage with strategic enterprise clients to drive retention, growth, and satisfaction. Lead account strategy, advise stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes while mentoring team members and fost...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $171K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative project management solutions for large law firms. Drive implementations, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating complex challenges a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $190K *

Drive the North America Service Strategy & Operations analytics vision, enhancing decision support through data and AI. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate insights into actionable business o...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative products by translating customer needs into actionable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by leading digital marketing strategies, driving growth through multichannel initiatives, and ensuring performance outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Elevate our proposal management efforts by leading strategic submissions, fostering collaboration among teams, and enhancing our pursuit capabilities to secure high-value projects that improve infrast...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$228K - $342K *

Advance the future of R&D governance and portfolio management by leading strategic decision-making processes, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless progression of therapeutic assets...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving new revenue growth through consultative solution selling, leveraging data and analytics to help clients mitigate risk and enhance operational performance across diverse indu...

Princeton, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing field marketing strategies that drive pipeline growth in the Northwest region. Collaborate with sales leadership to create integrated programs, ensuring mea...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex H&S compliance projects while mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism in a remote work environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing SAP EHS solutions for complex federal projects, ensuring compliance and effective incident management while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize en...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $114K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to excel in outbound sales prospecting. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity as we scale globally and...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to unlock growth by developing strategic partnerships, managing account pipelines, and delivering tailored solutions that meet operational needs while representing the company at...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $145K *

Transform the customer journey by owning growth strategies and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data and insights, driving measurable growth through experimentation and cu...

Toronto, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager leads quality programs, develops and maintains quality systems, oversees audits and corrective actions, monitors performance, and works with teams across the organization to improve processes and meet applicable standards.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial quality or operations experience, a record of leading teams or programs, knowledge of quality systems and audits, and strengths in root-cause analysis and process improvement. Specific education, certifications, and industry experience vary by role.

  • Where do Senior Quality Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Quality Managers are employed across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Their focus may be product, supplier, process, compliance, or enterprise quality.

  • How much do Senior Quality Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Senior Quality Manager role depends on factors such as location, industry, scope, and experience; review each listing for its stated pay details.

  • What is the difference between a Quality Manager and a Senior Quality Manager?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager typically has broader responsibility, such as overseeing multiple teams, sites, or quality functions, shaping strategy, and advising senior stakeholders. The distinction varies among employers, so compare each job description for its scope.