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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$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by driving quality management systems and fostering collaboration across teams. Use your expertise in ISO standards to shape industry practices while ensuring adherence to rigorous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Drive product innovation by owning a key area end-to-end, collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by designing logistics processes and driving performance improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations and lead engineering initiatives for business growth while opti...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by managing engagement strategies, driving adoption, and optimizing outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and support account growth through dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop customer success strategies to enhance engagement, retention, and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize user experiences and account health, while driving adoption of digital prog...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. In this role, you'll manage key accounts, drive product utilization, and identify growth opportunities while collaborati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $122K *

Reimagine supplier performance management by leading quality initiatives, audits, and crisis resolution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead your career with a dynamic Quality Manager role overseeing quality standards, compliance, and improvement initiatives. Drive excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, fostering high-p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $172K *

Lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with standards while managing cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. Drive continuous improvement and risk...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $190K *

Optimize business processes by leading standardization initiatives across functions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving technology adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implem...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $171K *

Lead the charge in standardizing business processes across functions, driving technology implementation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamles...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $190K *

Lead the charge in standardizing business processes across functions, driving technology implementation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamles...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading project initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, and driving customer satisfaction in a dynamic automation environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Innovate and lead complex technical programs, ensuring project execution meets engineering, production, and operational standards while aligning with customer expectations and regulatory requirements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Elevate project execution by leading complex technical programs across engineering, production, and operations. Collaborate with teams to meet technical requirements and customer expectations while dr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in workforce development, managing complex projects across multiple state agencies while leveraging AI and data analytics to drive impactful change...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $201K *

Transform risk management by leading program excellence initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Optimize risk management programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and maintain...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $153K *

Transform preconstruction estimating by leading client accounts and managing relationships with subcontractors and vendors. Drive continuous cost management and mentor junior team members while ensuri...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in project quality management, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and regulations. Oversee quality assurance teams, develop project quality plans, and maintain audit readiness...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale transformation across diverse industries. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead complex consulting engagements, manage client relationships, and oversee teams to deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Lead and develop engineering teams for established booking-management products, ensuring stability, performance, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver impactfu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at expanding market presence in data center cooling. Leverage your expertise in commercial strategy and engineered solutions to drive account development, secure design wins, and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality through effective document control and procedure governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational accuracy and support...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Discover a pivotal role in quality management, ensuring project excellence through effective systems and processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality standards, mentor staff, and drive continu...

1 week ago

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

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.