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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$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of quality and safety by leading the management of standards and compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence within a dynamic environ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives across departments, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, corrective actions, and team collaboration to enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading a high-volume profit center, driving profitability, and developing a strong team. Collaborate across departments to enhance customer relationships and operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform cost management in industrial and maritime projects by providing expert guidance, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and leadership across all project phases...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $169K *

Manage cross-functional operations to enhance corporate planning efficiency and resource allocation, supporting leadership decisions. Drive execution of OKRs and business performance reporting while c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $169K *

Transform the operational landscape by driving effective planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage analytical skills to enhance business performance and enable inform...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $214K *

Shape the future of food safety and quality by leading initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and driving compliance with industry standards to enhance consumer experience and operational excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $118K *

Shape the future of global supply chain quality by leading audits, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving quality excellence in production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and component vendors to improve manufacturing quality and ensure robust...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving global technology and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI solutions and enhance workflows, ensuring measurable results a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead and coordinate technical workstreams for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementations, ensuring project alignment with business goals, quality standards, and regulatory compliance while collaborating...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by leading construction initiatives, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive quality outcomes while adhering to safety regul...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive release quality by owning end-to-end testing processes, ensuring builds are ready to ship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance release safety and speed, while proactively resolvin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate quality excellence by leading QA/QC initiatives across diverse projects. Oversee compliance, mentor teams, and enhance the Quality Management System to ensure superior project execution and...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our pharmaceutical manufacturing site by driving measurable improvements through the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System. Engage in hands-on problem solving, pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$50K - $180K *

Elevate project success by managing comprehensive program activities, ensuring effective execution, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet customer needs and achieve strategic goals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

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6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading the Contractor's Quality Management Program, ensuring compliance with standards and contract requirements while overseeing inspections, testing, and c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing a large apartment community, driving operational excellence and financial performance while mentoring a diverse team of professionals to enhance resident satisfaction and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and driving continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and certification act...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Drive the future of autonomous delivery by leading R&D site planning, launch, and operations integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure technical readiness and develop repeatable processes for ef...

1 week ago

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

$97K - $115K *

Manage and elevate inventory integrity, quality, and process excellence across multiple sites. Collaborate with operations teams to implement standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving inventory integrity and quality excellence across multiple sites. This role influences operations to enhance accuracy, reduce shrink, and implement best practices in a dynam...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Champion inventory integrity and quality excellence across multiple sites, driving measurable improvements in accuracy and process adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $210K *

Drive data protection and forensic investigations, overseeing DLP platforms and automation. Lead a team to enhance security posture, manage insider risks, and ensure compliance across multi-cloud envi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.