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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$96K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team, driving strategic growth, and fostering strong customer relationships. This role combines operational excellence with people development to achieve di...

Fort Mill, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $149K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and analytical roles, partnering with teams to define success and build diverse talent pipelines. Utilize creative sourcing and data-driven insights to enhance...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Transform post-market surveillance documentation by leading the development and compliance of PSURs and PMSRs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and mentor junior...

Trumbull, CTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing document management for construction and engineering projects. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and support project teams...

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

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $270K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $273K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a dynamic Compensation Team, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in payroll services, cost estimates, and client engagements while fostering team development and...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic sourcing and category management to enhance supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive value across the aerospace and defense supply chain while collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead global clinical laboratory projects by ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior project managers to elevate team p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Customer Success Architect, focusing on AI adoption. Lead complex engagements, design tailored solutions, and drive measurable outcomes for enterprise clients, bridging...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $146K *

Champion sustainable design by leading complex mechanical systems for high-performance buildings, ensuring compliance with advanced standards and certifications while driving innovative engineering so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $230K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $152K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Drive compliance excellence by executing the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with leadership to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of critical systems by leading automation efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences while ma...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise category strategy for Food & Beverage, balancing cost and quality. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes, supplier relationships, and operational performance wh...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $187K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic partnerships, driving engagement, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Leverage strong relationship skills to enhance client satisfaction and retention while...

Columbia, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of a next-gen Privileged Access Management platform, collaborating across teams to create user-centric and secure solutions while ensuring technical excellence and scalability in a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion the development of Planning and Inventory strategies, leading a team to optimize supply chain performance and ensure compliance. Drive process improvements and manage supplier relationships t...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.