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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$79K - $115K *

Drive enterprise-wide quality initiatives by leading projects that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic solutions, ensuring alignment with organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $157K *

Elevate quality standards as a leader in manufacturing. Drive team efficiency, manage production goals, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of excellence and com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $165K *

Drive product innovation and development by leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products from concept to market...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $165K *

Lead the product development strategy, managing vendor relationships and driving innovation from concept to commercialization while ensuring quality and timely delivery across multiple product categor...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to lead supplier quality initiatives, ensuring readiness and compliance for Body in White components. Drive industrialization, manage supplier relationships, and enhance manufactur...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives to enhance compliance and service delivery. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives to enhance pediatric services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement through audits, training, and collaboration with clinical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and effective communication across teams. Drive submissions, audits, and risk assessments to uphold quality and regu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex high-voltage electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while mentoring a team of construction professionals and managing client relation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee quality control processes, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance product quality in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading a team focused on continuous improvement, establishing key metrics, and ensuring compliance with standards to enhance product quality and customer sati...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's establishing a quality management system for a new manufacturing facility. Drive ISO certification readiness, enhance product quality and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by leading initiatives that ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and mentor others i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $267K *

Invent the future of AI by defining product strategy and architecture for innovative platforms. Collaborate across engineering, ML, and design to launch transformative interfaces that enhance human-AI...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in food manufacturing by developing and managing comprehensive Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across all...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $140K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives across Utility and MEP Construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with teams to foster continuous improvement and uphold...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform quality management across the organization by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence in health services. Drive strategic plan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and operational standards. Lead quality teams, drive continuous improvement, and foster cross-functional collaboration...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $141K *

Advance quality assurance across manufacturing and project activities, ensuring compliance with standards and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction globally...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $122K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Product Manager, driving the vision and execution of AI-powered platforms. Collaborate with engineers and users to transform workflows, mentor peers, and lead product s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $219K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software quality assurance efforts, ensuring first-time quality and effective collaboration across engineering disciplines. Drive continuous improvement and talent developm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams. Utilize your expertise to maintain ISO standards and develop impactful qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement strategies across North America. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier relationships to drive savings and efficiency...

1 month 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.