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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$103K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives in transportation and logistics. Oversee compliance, manage audits, and implement procedures to ensure operational excellence and adherence to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $165K *

Analyze and optimize supply chain data to enhance inventory management and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and visibility, driving efficiency and supporting criti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive program success, ensuring timely delivery and financial performance while enhancing customer satisfaction and exploring innovative soluti...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Lead audits, manage non-conformance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across flight projects and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $98K *

Champion quality and food safety initiatives by leading cross-functional teams. Drive policy development, compliance, and continuous improvements while partnering with management to ensure adherence t...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $183K *

Accelerate operational excellence by leading materials management strategies, optimizing inventory control, and ensuring seamless supply chain processes while collaborating across departments to achie...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at quality management by leading assurance, control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure deliverables meet standards and contractual requirem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with standards. Drive continuous improvement programs and support operations with data-driven insights in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by leading ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing. Drive operational performance through strategic quality management and team development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $287K *

Lead customer quality initiatives, ensuring semiconductor standards are met while fostering strong relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Lead manufacturing and quality initiatives for innovative Wireless Optical Communication systems. Oversee production planning, quality control, and team collaboration to ensure essential connectivity...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in cement manufacturing. Oversee lab activities, implement quality control measures, and collaborate with management to enhance product standards while...

2 days ago

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

$139K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. Oversee the Product Complaint program, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain inspection readi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to optimize production, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K *

Engage with enterprise customers to enhance their experience and drive value. Manage strategic accounts, build trusted relationships, and collaborate across teams to ensure customer success and satisf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences for enterprise accounts, ensuring value realization and fostering long-term partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing a portfolio of enterprise accounts, ensuring measurable value and strategic engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experienc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $163K *

Analyze complex risk landscapes and drive data-driven risk programs across global supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive strategies that enhance compliance and p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives across major capital projects, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance and excellence from engineering to turnover. Engage in audits, risk management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality excellence in a dynamic GMP environment. Oversee Quality Management System activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead and optimize the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, ensuring compliance with NQA-1 standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality processes, oversee supplier performance, and drive continuo...

1 week 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.