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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$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

$123K - $229K *

Elevate product development by leading design quality and reliability initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish best practices, ensuring consistency and agility in new product intro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $229K *

Pioneer innovative engineering practices to enhance design quality and reliability. Lead cross-functional teams in establishing standards and methodologies that ensure product readiness and drive cont...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise product management by leading the strategy and roadmap for a key lifecycle management tool, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency across hybrid...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $231K *

Lead the product strategy for a key lifecycle management tool, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency for enterprise customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovatio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $161K *

Grow quality assurance by implementing robust CI/CD testing strategies that enhance enterprise web applications and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the develo...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Oversee all business operations, ensuring effective project management, budget control, and personnel onboarding. Lead strategic planning and performance evaluation to align procurement with project g...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative transportation solutions that enhance community connectivity and safety. Manage diverse engineering projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives for new product development, overseeing a team of Design Quality Engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations and enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $145K *

Drive quality excellence by managing assurance programs, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Champion continuous improvement initiat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by managing assurance programs, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Shape strategic quality initiatives tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in food safety and quality management. Lead the Quality Systems function, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$200K - $350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading complex AI technology programs. You'll manage cross-functional teams, establish governance, and ensure timely delivery of AI solutions, playing a pivot...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Advance AI initiatives by leading complex technical programs, ensuring seamless execution across teams and partners. Drive accountability, manage risks, and establish governance for successful deliver...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Transform AI program delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing complex initiatives, and ensuring successful execution of AI solutions. Drive accountability and establish scalable practices...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Innovate and lead complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and successful delivery of AI solutions. Drive program execution, manage dependencies, and establish governance for me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex AI technology programs, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and effective governance. Drive innovation and oper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Drive the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Lead governance, manage dependencies, and establish scalable practices to deliver AI solutions on t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.