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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$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving the future of mission-critical infrastructure. As a Sr. Customer Project Manager, you'll lead execution for complex projects, ensuring seamless delivery and collaboration ac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Shape the future by leading complex projects in power distribution and infrastructure. Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring teams and managing cross-functional collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Transform project execution by leading complex E-House and modular infrastructure initiatives. Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring teams and managing high-stakes pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards by building and leading a robust quality function. Drive manufacturing excellence through innovative systems, continuous improvement, and effective problem-solving, ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality excellence by building and leading a robust quality function, establishing systems, and enhancing manufacturing processes to support growth and customer satisfaction across multiple site...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of contract administration and performance, ensuring compliance and effective communication throughout design and closeout phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align desi...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading production operations to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and develop future leaders in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative quantum solutions by defining product vision and roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into software products, enhancing user experience...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with food safety standards, enhance quality practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic m...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$117K - $234K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across operations, manufacturing, and customer service to enhance product qua...

3 days ago

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

$118K - $156K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality through robust systems and oversight. Collaborate across teams to validate software design and compliance, driving excellence throughout the product lifecyc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Optimize product quality by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with ISO and QSR regulations, and working collaboratively across departments to enhance performance and maintain high stan...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $198K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a skilled team to ensure compliance and high standards in manufacturing. Drive operational excellence through strategic planning, training, and continu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower the organization as a Quality Manager driving process alignment and compliance. Engage with teams to enhance product quality, oversee inspections, support new launches, and champion customer s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of multiomics in biochemistry. Lead product strategy and innovation, drive commercial execution, and foster external partnerships to enhance our metabolomics a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution and optimization of advanced search programs, mentoring a high-performing team while aligning marketing strategies with client goals to achieve measurable results and scalable grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $130K *

Lead and innovate the quality function, establishing systems and standards to enhance manufacturing quality and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites, ensuring customer satisfaction and o...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead and build the quality function, establishing systems and standards to enhance manufacturing quality, drive continuous improvement, and support organizational growth across multiple sites...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives by analyzing data, supervising staff, and implementing corrective actions. Champion Lean practices and maintain ISO standards to enhance operational efficiency and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality and compliance, driving sustainable growth by analyzing customer needs, developing effective quality control processes, and guiding teams in a fast-paced en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management across multiple sites, driving process improvements and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $133K *

Drive quality assurance in solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing, ensuring process integrity and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize production and radiographic NDT capabi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading quality management for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while mentoring a dedicated quali...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading impactful programs, driving compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by driving initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify barriers and implement strategies that streamline p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.