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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$150K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, leading efforts in product introductions and continuous improvements while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficienc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance initiatives, developing testing methods, and enhancing production processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improve...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product consistency and customer satis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $116K *

Empower quality excellence as a QA Manager, overseeing compliance and product safety across Contract Manufacturing partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality systems and drive continuo...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and assembly. Drive hands-on quality management, ensuring compliance and performance goals are met while fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $159K *

Transform quality assurance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring high standards in delivery and user experience. Drive test strategy, automation, and risk management to enhance product re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading customer quality initiatives, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance across multiple...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $133K *

Drive the procurement and validation of Measurement and Test Equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, maintain documentation, and provide trainin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Champion the future of quantum computing by defining product vision and driving development for innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into SAS...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $276K *

Lead a dynamic team of Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineers to enhance product quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Quality Engineering team, enhancing production processes, and driving continuous improvement in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. Play a pivotal role...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $125K *

Oversee quality assurance processes across multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and contract requirements. Collaborate with project teams to implement effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $216K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering management, driving continuous improvement and compliance across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality standards and mentor engine...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $216K *

Shape quality engineering excellence by leading diverse teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance quality st...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $185K *

Optimize quality control processes and lead a team to ensure compliance with standards. Analyze data trends, manage non-conformances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $115K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across regional laboratories, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Lead and develop QA teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $288K *

Drive excellence in quality operations by leading compliance, improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction efforts in a dynamic life sciences environment. Oversee quality systems, audits, and st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $206K *

Empower operational excellence by driving quality management systems and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and translate data into actionable insights while...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $206K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in quality management systems, collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, and integrating digital tools to enhance data-driven insights and co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automation testing by developing and executing Selenium-Python scripts for cloud applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery through collaboration and innovation in testin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $117K *

Reimagine quality assurance by ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, managing audits, and leading improvement initiatives. Drive training and maintain quality systems to guarantee product integrit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of heavy civil infrastructure projects while driving REI market growth. Blend construction management, client engagement, and team leadership on site to ensure qua...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution, optimize processes, and d...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading strategic initiatives and fostering a proactive culture. Drive compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, collaborating across tea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing third-party manufacturing quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while fostering strong partnerships and enhancing proces...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.