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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$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

$88K - $105K *

Drive product lifecycle excellence by managing data, analyzing competitors, and coordinating new product initiatives in the automotive aftermarket, focusing on Powertrain and internal combustion engin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive product lifecycle excellence by managing data, analyzing competitors, and coordinating new product initiatives in the automotive aftermarket, focusing on Powertrain and internal combustion engin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing quality control management for complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and standards while mentoring teams and coordinati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space mission programs. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management while collaborating across functions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and ensure st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $175K *

Lead the establishment and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System to foster operational excellence and compliance, ensuring world-class quality practices from facility startup through ongoi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Engage with clients and contractors to drive successful outcomes in construction projects...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading quality control initiatives, managing lab staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and drive continuous...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $169K *

Transform enterprise trial experiences by leading tailored execution of Samsara technology. Collaborate across teams to drive success in customer trials, ensuring impactful outcomes that enhance sales...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, driving construction management excellence, and ensuring safety at every stage. Play a key role with a focus on precisi...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex projects from concept to launch, driving cross-functional collaboration and innovation in product development. Leverage your expertise to navigate challenges...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Transform quality leadership by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Oversee quality operations, supplier management, and compliance to enhance product reliability and customer sa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance supplier quality, and ensure custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join us to shape the player experience for a groundbreaking FPS MMO. In this senior role, you'll collaborate globally, influence product strategy, and drive live operations, ensuring success in Wester...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading Quality Management & Compliance Systems. Drive continuous improvement, develop a high-impact team, and ensure compliance while fostering a positive work culture in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of healthcare projects globally, leveraging your 10-15 years of interior design expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure design excellence, sustainability, and client satisf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $136K *

Drive innovation by enhancing advisor- and client-facing platforms through quality engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust testing, automate processes, and deliver high-quality digital so...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $136K *

Innovate quality assurance processes by leveraging automation and emerging technologies to enhance advisor- and client-facing platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high-quality outcomes...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform the quality landscape of construction projects by leading QA/QC initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a culture of excellence through effective team collaboration an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive project quality excellence in Electrification and Automation. Lead customer QMiP for large industrial clients, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering cross-functional collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences by leading operations, enhancing processes, and empowering teams to minimize delays while maximizing service quality and vendor relationships in a dynamic enviro...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences by managing operations, analyzing trends, and enhancing service quality. Empower teams to minimize delays and build strong vendor relationships, ensuring a seaml...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by overseeing supplier quality and compliance programs. You'll manage relationships with external partners, conduct audits, and lead initiatives to ensure quality standards in food s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Drive the execution of large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence while leading diverse field teams to achieve high-quality results and cust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in defense technology by managing complex DoD acquisition programs, ensuring the development and deployment of advanced capabilities to protect U.S. warfighters w...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.