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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$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

$110K - $120K *

Champion safety excellence in commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and fostering a positive safety culture. Leverage your expertise to conduct inspections, lead...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality assurance by managing QMS processes, ensuring compliance, and leading internal audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation practices and drive continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by transforming workflows and enhancing team capabilities through AI. Collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions that streamline operations and drive sustained a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by managing product and process quality, ensuring customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and compliance oversight. Lead a team to enhance quality me...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $163K *

Optimize quality processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing performance data, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization to enhance operational efficiency an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $150K *

Transform Quality Assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing by leading GMP support, overseeing training systems, and driving continuous improvement across operations and compliance. Collaborate with c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $148K *

Shape quality management systems by leading audits and compliance initiatives in aerospace distribution. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, ensure adherence to AS9100 standards, and foster a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $191K *

Play a key role in leading a multi-year R&D program, managing five interdependent projects from development to launch. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and successful execution, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality across global operations. Drive supplier performance improvements, manage risk, and ensure compliance in the medical device and aerospace sectors while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the claims quality assurance program, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across internal and third-party operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to the enhancement of claims quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across internal and third-party opera...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower quality excellence in vehicle development by overseeing program objectives, driving cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to quality processes from concept to production. Champion cus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $218K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust Quality Operating System for a new Battery Pack Assembly facility. Drive quality strategy, mentor personnel, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading programs that enhance QA processes and developer workflows, driving exceptional quality and efficiency in AI-powered experiences across a dynamic team. Your influence wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join our dynamic Revenue Operations team to own and optimize our tech stack, drive process improvements, and enhance cross-functional collaboration to fuel our go-to-market success. Be a key player in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring quality compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across BPM and IT projects while collaborating with teams to meet standards and enhance performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize quality in manufacturing by investigating returns, managing corrective actions, and supporting engineering efforts to ensure excellence in processes and compliance with standards. Collaborate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Innovate people operations across a global team, enhancing HR practices, employee engagement, and performance management while ensuring compliance and positive employee experience across 12 countries...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $145K *

Transform product quality by leading risk management and compliance efforts throughout the design lifecycle. Inspire excellence in a collaborative environment, ensuring safety and performance standard...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring top-tier quality and safety in product design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to oversee risk management and compliance, driving excellence in medical device engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating product quality and safety in medical devices. Drive quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and excellence in design and perf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by collaborating across teams to elevate manufacturing standards and ensure products meet rigorous customer requirements, ultimately enhancing lives through superior...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.