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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$80K - $95K *

Drive quality and food safety initiatives while leading continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and foster a culture o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and process improvement. Lead initiatives, interact with customers and suppliers, and mentor staff to ensure compliance and excellence in product qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring customer satisfaction by managing quality issues, driving continuous improvement, and overseeing compliance with industry standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion manufacturing excellence by leading process improvements, mentoring engineers, and ensuring operational readiness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Quality Assurance efforts in Long-Term Services and Supports. Oversee compliance, collaborate with external partners, and drive operational excellence while ensuring adhere...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $260K *

Join a team that leads the development of AI/ML data systems and products. As a strategic Senior Product Manager, you'll drive cross-functional initiatives, optimizing workflows and ensuring high-qual...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $115K *

Champion supplier relationships by managing material deliveries and performance metrics, ensuring timely execution of programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $115K *

Transform supplier relationships by managing critical material deliveries, ensuring timely execution of programs. Lead strategic initiatives, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvemen...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $109K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems and resolving issues to ensure product compliance and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and oversee cross-functional teams to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $196K *

Empower your career by leading supplier quality initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality hardware assemblies. Drive continuous improvement and manage supplier perf...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion supplier quality processes to ensure high reliability and performance of components for advanced surveillance systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and mitigate risks...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of innovative robotic systems for high-mix assembly lines. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate advanced technologies, ensuring efficient...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful solutions for Veterans by managing a cross-functional agile team, driving product direction, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the quality management system, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain strong relati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $142K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence by collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams to drive quality standards in new product development for surgical devices, enhancing patient safety...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $214K *

Lead the transformation of product transitions by designing scalable processes, enhancing governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency and customer outcomes across the...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$173K - $214K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to enhance product transitions. Drive governance, optimize processes, and influence stakeholders to achieve enterprise-wide excellence in product...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality control field inspections and remediation for structured cabling projects. Collaborate on process improvements, drive training initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Deliver operational excellence by transforming creative vision into efficient product development. Lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality and profitability throug...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of product operations by leading cross-functional teams to transform creative visions into operational excellence, ensuring timely and profitable product launches while fostering stro...

1 week ago

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

$86K - $148K *

Drive impactful mechanical service projects by estimating costs, collaborating with sales, and ensuring accurate scope delivery. Leverage your HVAC expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and suppo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic SQA team to enhance software quality. Drive testing strategies, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with best practices while managing multiple projects in...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.