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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$135K - $160K *

Innovate LLM-powered systems and workflows, enhancing claims automation and customer guidance. Lead end-to-end product delivery, ensuring security and quality while collaborating with cross-functional...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing key accounts in the pet food industry. Collaborate with diverse brands to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and execute strategic plans that improve pet h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales across regulated industries, managing the full sales lifecycle from strategic targeting to contract negotiation, while building relationships with C-suite e...

Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives in highly regulated industries. Own the full sales lifecycle, engage C-suite executives, and lead complex negotiations to achieve ambitious r...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $182K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic direction for a high-performing underwriting team, ensuring quality Medicare underwriting services that support profitable growth and bu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $145K *

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Des Moines, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $199K *

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Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $126K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$215K - $315K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $98K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $136K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $199K *

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CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $238K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $144K *

Take ownership of contract management by drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements with key customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

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Virginia, USRemote

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  •   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.