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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the product direction for a platform connecting fuel retailers, carriers, and suppliers. Drive API design, data contracts, and onboarding improvements while collaborating with engineering in an A...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions. Oversee project management, ensure compliance with industry standards, and foster a culture of continu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $173K *

Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing quality and efficiency across processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic programs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $210K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading testing initiatives for mobile and web applications, ensuring robust functionality and user experience through innovative test strategies and autom...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for next-gen manufacturing of prosthetics. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and optimize machines that enhance efficiency and drive Dandy's ambitious gr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of dental technology by leading software development for specialized machines, shaping the future of custom prosthetics manufacturing in a dynamic, high-growth env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $155K *

Develop and execute quality assurance strategies that ensure compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Lead a team in inspection processes, manage supplier controls, and drive continuous improvement init...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder collaboration. Utilize strategic thinking to enhance project governance and drive process i...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering and supervision, ensuring effective operations of the Quality Inspection group. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement quality systems and methodologies, dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $166K *

Take ownership of quality and configuration management processes, ensuring adherence to standards and successful delivery of products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, implem...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $114K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing pension and benefits programs. Manage employee inquiries, ensure compliance, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and emplo...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $124K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for advanced nuclear programs while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across teams, delivering exceptional quality standards align...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer quality assurance strategies for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards through inspections, documentation, and corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to uphold...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading Quality Assurance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Oversee a dedicated QA team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to quality excellence by managing assurance initiatives, leading audits, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving con...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive compliance and quality in digital processes across North America, leading risk management and governance initiatives. Collaborate globally to enhance standards and optimize service delivery whil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in managing digital risks and compliance, ensuring high-quality deliverables across North America. Collaborate globally to drive continuous improvement and uphold Airbus standar...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team of assurance professionals, implementing strategic improvements, and collaborating across functions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing product quality and safety. Lead initiatives in Quality Control and collaborate with various functions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while dr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $156K *

Transform your career by leading financial oversight and performance management across our manufacturing network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, enhance reporting, and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $270K *

Join a team that's focused on building relationships with institutional investors, driving growth in Insurance-linked Securities strategies, and navigating the evolving alternative capital market land...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality management by mentoring teams, overseeing ISO9001 processes, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production quality and support customer satis...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate food safety and quality standards by leading a dynamic team, implementing best practices, and fostering collaboration across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure compliance and excellence in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join the charge in enhancing food safety and quality across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead a dedicated team, implement best practices, and foster collaboration to ensure compliance and excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative regulatory solutions in healthcare. Drive product strategy from discovery to launch, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to meet market needs and enhance cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.