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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$148K - $201K *

Unlock the potential of technical programs by managing risks, dependencies, and escalations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality services while driving cl...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and advance the Operations Quality Assurance program, establishing standards and leveraging analytics and AI to drive performance improvements across teams while fostering talent development and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $201K *

Lead quality initiatives by integrating principles and methodologies into semiconductor product design, ensuring manufacturability and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by managing diverse teams, enhancing processes, and achieving quality objectives. Lead initiatives in quality management, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with industry sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead quality initiatives, ensuring products meet high standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and foster collaboration across departments to enhance customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in automotive by leading AI-driven improvements, establishing digital solutions, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and decision-making in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing safety standards as you manage interdisciplinary engineering projects and a high-performing team, ensuring strategies align with organizational goals and technical excelle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product excellence, driving quality improvements, and enhancing customer trust in the containerboard manufacturing process through comprehensive technical supp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by applying your engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges, enhance process understanding, and ensure reliable product supply across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality standards and driving continuous improvement. Lead quality initiatives, manage compliance, and collaborate across functions to ensure products meet cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $227K *

Join us to lead and enhance Quality, Materials, and Reliability Engineering for cutting-edge quantum computing hardware. Drive innovation, develop teams, and establish robust processes to ensure produ...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance for turbine engine components by overseeing compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement while supporting cross-functional teams in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by leading complex projects from inception to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation, driving alignment and accountability w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion project excellence by guiding software development initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to project timelines while navigating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Manage and guide cross-functional teams in delivering innovative software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and exceptional project outcomes while navigating complex challenges...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer quality initiatives and ensuring timely project assurance across multiple functions, building strong relationships while maintaining compliance in a fast-paced CD...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Lead the global financial consolidations process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while managing a team. Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support budgeting activities to drive strategic...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by leading initiatives that enhance compliance and operational excellence in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvem...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate effectively to sup...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading projects from concept to market. Utilize your scientific expertise and project management skills to ensure timely delivery, quality, and strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $170K *

Create impactful product strategies by owning the full lifecycle of AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, validate customer needs, and drive alignment, ens...

1 week 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.