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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$90K - $110K *

Pioneer quality assurance in system and software projects by defining targets, conducting audits, and managing risks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliverables meet customer expecta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $262K *

Empower early clinical development by embedding a proactive quality culture. Serve as a GCP advisor, resolving compliance challenges and enhancing study integrity through strategic partnerships and ri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative quality management initiatives by developing and overseeing a robust QMS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a c...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $138K *

Drive the implementation of multi-site Operational Excellence initiatives, enhancing productivity and quality through metrics and Lean methodologies, while ensuring alignment with company objectives a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Transform quality control operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and excellence in biotechnology and medical device production. Lead teams, drive continuous improvement, a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of avionics systems by leading software development initiatives. You'll manage a talented group of engineers, ensuring project success from inception to completio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of commercial construction by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement to achieve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform project management in Engineering by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution of technical projects, and driving standard processes for successful product development and de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices. Utilize strong organizational skills to monitor progress, forecast milestones, and en...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices. Oversee multiple projects, enhance communication, and drive strategic improvemen...

Yesterday

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

$184K - $253K *

Empower your career by leading MEP teams on complex projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with project managers to drive success. Utilize your technical expertise and strategic mindset to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$124K - $207K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading analytics and decision support initiatives. Drive the development of key risk indicators and performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making acros...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $207K *

Join a team that's transforming risk data into actionable insights. Lead analytics and decision support initiatives, manage delivery roadmaps, and enhance team capabilities to drive effective risk man...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and timely product delivery in a dynamic, high-volume environment while supervising staff and maintaining co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $170K *

Transform your career by managing special projects that drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to enhance mechanical systems and achieve growth objectives while...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock supplier quality excellence by leading performance and development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, drive improvements, and tackle complex challenges...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading compliance initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing quality systems. Collaborate across functions to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory readiness while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of vendor quality audits, leading evaluations and reports to enhance supplier performance. Collaborate with senior management to resolve issues and ensure compliance with industry stand...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring supplier compliance and quality standards. Collaborate with procurement and lead audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead and oversee complex construction and environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes in minin...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading data center organization by managing $300M+ construction projects. Implement strategies for safety, schedule, budget, and quality while mentoring and guiding project t...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us in shaping marketing operations by designing scalable frameworks, optimizing workflows, and leveraging AI to enhance campaign execution and lead management. Collaborate across teams to drive e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $258K *

Join a dynamic team leading the development of high-speed optical products, overseeing R&D from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet market needs while driving innovation in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $150K *

Lead the planning and execution of inspection programs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify deficiencies and implement cor...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.