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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$95K - $115K *

Empower execution excellence in production scheduling by translating IBP plans into actionable schedules, optimizing SAP systems and mentoring junior team members for continuous improvement and effect...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex software and infrastructure programs, collaborating across teams to translate strategy into actionable plans. Drive decision-making, manage risks, and ensure succe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex software and infrastructure programs, collaborating across teams to translate strategy into actionable plans. Drive decision-making, manage risks, and ensure succe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Order to Cash function, transforming processes for global scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in invoicing, while dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the client experience by managing relationships post-sale, driving value realization, and ensuring strategic growth. Utilize financial expertise and product fluency to enhance client success...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures, collaborating cross-functionally to drive quality initiatives and continu...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity, and driving compliance across product development and manufacturing pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing complex K-12 construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee budgets, schedules, and quality, drivi...

1 week ago

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

$51K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Support Engineer, driving resolution of complex product-data issues. Collaborate globally to enhance operational efficiency and ensure seamless hardware onboarding in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$51K - $132K *

Transform operational efficiency by investigating and resolving complex product-data issues. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data quality and drive systemic improvements in a fast-paced, 24/7...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing, analysis, and collaboration. Design test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and contribute to product readiness in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a leading bioprocessing portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and achieve growth targets in the biopharma industry...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $176K *

Champion project success by leading onsite teams, ensuring safety, and coordinating snagging activities while fostering collaboration and proactive problem-solving to enhance project outcomes...

Today

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

$125K - $130K *

Join us as a trusted advisor, collaborating with leadership to drive effective HR strategies, enhance talent management, and foster high-performance culture within the organization, ensuring alignment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate quality improvements by leading ISO compliance, supplier management, and investigations, while collaborating across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction through co...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K *

Manage complex electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and labor coordination for high-value projects in healthcare and mis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic product development for a diverse insurance portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance performance and achieve revenue targets throughout the product li...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Champion quality excellence by leading the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards while fostering a culture of continuous i...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of safety management by leading our EH&S program across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance, and partner with teams to enhance performanc...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive compliance, conduct audits, and partner with teams to improve performance while ensuring a proactive approach to...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design process for cutting-edge data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination among diverse engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to drive projects from concept to completion...

3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $171K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable APIs and backend solutions using Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications that utilize complex medical data and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality throughout the lifecycle. Lead compliance efforts, drive process improvements, and collaborate across functions to achieve excellence in design...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.