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Quality Assurance Program Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and financial services, at every level from associate to director, with specializations in process improvement, compliance management, and software quality assurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have an immediate need for a Program Analyst - Quality Assurance to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a degree combined with relevant experience in project management and capability development.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years in Program/Project Management within a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in capability development processes related to military program development and/or acquisition phases.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, including quality assurance, standardization, risk management, mentoring, and coaching.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years working in a Program Management Office function.
- 2+ years of experience within the 10 years in risk management, lessons learned, and quality assurance, including quality control of management products, compliance with standardisation requirements, and execution of quality reviews.
- Active national-level SECRET clearance or NATO SECRET clearance.
- Must possess a valid, current passport.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have an immediate need for a Program Analyst - Quality Assurance to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a degree combined with relevant experience in project management and capability development.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years in Program/Project Management within a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in capability development processes related to military program development and/or acquisition phases.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, including quality assurance, standardization, risk management, mentoring, and coaching.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years working in a Program Management Office function.
- 2+ years of experience within the 10 years in risk management, lessons learned, and quality assurance, including quality control of management products, compliance with standardisation requirements, and execution of quality reviews.
- Active national-level SECRET clearance or NATO SECRET clearance.
- Must possess a valid, current passport.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Experience leading quality management programs in regulated industries
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ETQ, MasterControl, or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or relevant industry quality standards
- Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through audits and corrective action processes
Tips for Your Quality Assurance Program Manager Job Search
Quantify your defect reduction results
Hiring managers for quality assurance program manager roles want numbers, not narratives. Translate your QA wins into measurable outcomes: defect rates reduced, audit findings resolved, or release cycles shortened. Generic improvement language gets skipped over.
Align certifications to the posting requirements
Quality assurance program manager postings vary widely on credentialing expectations. Cross-check whether the role emphasizes ISO standards, Six Sigma, CMMI, or Agile quality frameworks before applying, then surface the matching credential in your resume summary and skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality assurance program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the QMS platform
Many quality assurance program manager roles are built around a specific quality management system such as ETQ, MasterControl, or Veeva Vault. When a posting names the platform, emphasize your hands-on experience with it prominently, that specificity separates your application from generalist submissions.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for quality assurance program manager positions consistently probe for evidence you can drive quality standards without direct authority over engineering, operations, or product teams. Prepare a concrete example of aligning a resistant stakeholder to a QA process change.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Quality assurance program manager offers often come with vague program ownership language. Before accepting, clarify which product lines, sites, or development teams fall under your mandate, then use that defined scope as your anchor when discussing career progression and compensation.
Quality Assurance Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality assurance program managers?
The most active employers for quality assurance program managers right now are Perdue, HII, and TD, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large manufacturers, medical device companies, and enterprise software firms with regulated release cycles.
How many quality assurance program manager jobs are remote?
About 46% of quality assurance program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by industry. Software and SaaS quality roles are most likely to be fully remote, while manufacturing, medical device, and regulated production environments typically require at least partial on-site presence for audits, floor walks, and equipment validation.
How do you become a quality assurance program manager?
Most quality assurance program managers start in individual contributor QA roles such as quality engineer, quality analyst, or test engineer before moving into team lead or project-level positions. Building expertise in a specific regulatory framework, earning a relevant certification, and leading at least one cross-functional corrective action or process improvement project are the most common stepping stones to program manager-level responsibility.
Can you get a quality assurance program manager job with little experience?
Breaking into a quality assurance program manager role with limited experience is possible if you can demonstrate program coordination skills from adjacent work. Candidates who have led internal audits, managed corrective action workflows, or coordinated quality initiatives as part of a broader engineering or operations role often compete successfully against applicants with longer titles but narrower scope. Earning a foundational quality certification while in an individual contributor role also accelerates the transition.
What does the quality assurance program manager interview process look like?
The interview process for a quality assurance program manager role typically involves an initial recruiter screen focused on background and certifications, followed by a hiring manager conversation that explores program ownership experience and regulatory familiarity. Later rounds usually include a panel with engineering, operations, or compliance stakeholders and a scenario-based discussion or case presentation around a past audit, process failure, or quality system implementation.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to quality assurance program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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