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 *

Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive Agile transformation by leading complex projects, managing dependencies, and fostering collaboration across teams. Empower stakeholders through effective communication and continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Oversee MEP project operations, ensuring timely execution and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to manage subcontractors, schedules, and safety protocols while maintaining high customer satisf...

Lexington, KYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$133K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing accounting team, overseeing statutory reporting across international entities, and ensuring accurate financial management while driving process optimizati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $146K *

Shape the future of turbine automation in a dynamic team, driving tailored solutions while ensuring project quality, safety standards, and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to transform des...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by leading sales strategies, managing rep groups, and fostering distributor relationships to expand market share in the electrical distribution sector. Collaborate with internal t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate market growth by developing and executing regional strategies that enhance customer engagement, expand referral networks, and drive adoption of innovative healthcare solutions through colla...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $144K *

Drive success by managing strategic enterprise accounts in the Professional & Business Services sector. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and optimize service delivery through a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Engage as a technical expert driving conformity assessments for product safety, quality, and performance in complex projects, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams and labs...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future by aligning business objectives with technology investments. Drive Agile transformation, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead product teams to deliver innovative solutions that mee...

Somerville, MARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $210K *

Explore your potential by leading product marketing for the public sector. Collaborate across teams, own strategic initiatives, and drive impactful messaging, ensuring our solutions meet the unique ne...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $107K *

Champion quality assurance and delivery processes, enhancing product readiness through oversight of testing, issue management, and release coordination while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving renewals and expansion within top-tier enterprise accounts. This senior role demands strategic navigation of complex organizations, fostering executive relationships, and l...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects. Set execution standards, manage a team of VDC professionals, and ensure field-relevant results while fo...

Henderson, NVRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales excellence by leading and developing a high-performing sales team. Oversee SDRs, AEs, and Team Leads to achieve targets, enhance productivity, and implement effective sales strategies for...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing safety across multiple facilities. Lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance while collaborating with divers...

Meadowbrook, WVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $278K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative ML applications with a focus on generative AI, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions while mentoring junior engineers and pro...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of growth marketing by developing and executing innovative strategies that drive demand and enhance brand positioning in the legal tech market. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of product execution by enhancing processes and frameworks. Collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence, improve visibility, and streamline product delivery for impactful...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful clinical consulting by bridging expertise in real-world data with strategic insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance health outcomes research and contribute to thought leadership...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product operations. You'll manage program initiatives, streamline processes, and enhance portfolio reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform utility-scale solar and BESS projects by leading commissioning efforts, coordinating testing, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.