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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$158K - $208K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI-driven product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive business outcomes through data-driven insights and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Own profitable growth and customer relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region. Develop new business, retain existing accounts, and connect clients with environmental analytical services to support compl...

Maryland, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of business systems for Legal, Safety, and Environmental teams. Drive continuous improvement and support for Icertis and related applications, enhancing user experience and o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of pulmonary care by leveraging your clinical expertise to drive product development, enhance workflows, and ensure effective solutions for COPD, asthma, and other pulmonary c...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team to deliver timely wage payments and manage tax obligations effectively across the organization...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams to deliver clinical research projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $250K *

Shape the future of Grafana by leading frontend development squads, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance user experiences. Drive AI integration and team growth while managing strategic pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $183K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects in digital healthcare, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success and address st...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

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Haltom City, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

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Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming complex scientific data into engaging communications. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality medical content and strategies...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $150K *

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Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $151K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of quality engineering practices across a cutting-edge platform. Drive test automation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the reliability and scalability of cloud-nati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $192K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.