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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$95K - $115K *

Oversee key operational functions to enhance efficiency and growth. Lead the Financial Planning team, manage Event Center operations, and ensure effective Facilities Management while driving strategic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic IT initiatives, overseeing complex programs and leading a talented team. Shape portfolio strategy and governance while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production equipment and automation processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $165K *

Oversee production across multiple manufacturing cells, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Lead process improvements, manage resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operations a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $129K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, effectiveness, and manufacturability of mechanical designs while driving...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence by leading complex initiatives in Quality Operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes while mentoring professionals and influenci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by leading complex investigations and initiatives, driving systemic improvements, and ensuring compliance across operations. Mentor teams while influencing stakeholders to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality processes and systems while leading a team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $135K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance for sterile and OSD manufacturing processes by managing batch reviews, documentation, and investigations, while training staff and participating in regulatory in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $181K *

Lead the Quality Control function at the plant, ensuring product safety and compliance with standards, while collaborating with leadership to drive strategic improvements and quality initiatives acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$127K - $227K *

Shape the future of freight and logistics by leading state and regional planning efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clear, impactful documents that drive decision-making for...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Drive impactful freight and logistics strategies by supporting public-sector clients in developing comprehensive rail and freight plans. Collaborate across disciplines to translate complex data into a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Lead the charge in enhancing freight networks and supply chains for public-sector clients. Collaborate across disciplines to develop impactful plans and documentation that drive decision-making and su...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Transform freight and logistics strategies by leading state and regional planning efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clear, impactful documents that enhance public-sector dec...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Drive impactful freight and logistics strategies by supporting public-sector clients in developing comprehensive rail and freight plans. Leverage your expertise to synthesize complex data into actiona...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Transform freight and logistics strategies by leading state and regional planning efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop impactful documents that enhance public-sector decision-m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Support public-sector clients in enhancing freight networks and supply chains. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clear, impactful planning documents and strategies that address real...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $227K *

Support public-sector clients in enhancing freight networks and supply chains. Leverage your expertise in rail and freight planning to develop impactful strategies and documentation that drive decisio...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality technology projects on time and within budget. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, manage project execution, and ensure...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $196K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic Quality Engineering team, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while driving team engagement and perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality improvement with suppliers, overseeing audits, qualifications, and corrective actions. Leverage technical expertise for effective problem-solving while collaborating cross-functionally t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive quality excellence by leading the end-to-end quality system, transforming it into a proactive, data-driven function that partners with customers and internal teams to enhance AI-native workflows...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower a proactive quality culture by leading the design and implementation of AI-driven quality systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a proactive quality management system, transforming quality into a data-driven partner for customers and teams. Lead the design of AI agents, oversee audits, and drive continuous improvement a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a proactive, data-driven quality system. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI workflows, manage audits, and ensure compliance while developing a high-performing Q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.