Quality Manager Jobs in Maryland
Quality Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and the Annapolis corridor, where defense contracting, life sciences, and federal healthcare supply chains drive steady demand at every level from associate quality engineer to director of quality assurance. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Health System are among the most established employers in the state with ongoing quality management needs. The most in-demand specialties are medical device quality systems, aerospace and defense compliance, and ISO-based manufacturing quality. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ENOUGH Program Support (30%)
- Support quality implementation of youth development activities identified in the ENOUGH @ 21217 Neighborhood Action Plan across priority result areas.
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables to facilitate program observations, and site visits with various stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Director of ENOUGH to align implementation efforts with strategic priorities and community goals.
- Monitor progress on action plan activities and support accountability measures for key partners and stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among internal staff, community partners, schools, contractors, and residents.
- Support development and sustainability of resident-informed initiatives and community-based programming.
- Lead implementation of program quality and continuous improvement processes across Elev8 direct service programs and community school initiatives.
- Maintain YPQI External Observer certification or obtain certification within the required timeframe.
- Conduct program observations, quality assessments, and site reviews utilizing approved YPQI tools and methodologies.
- Participate in site-based quality improvement teams and develop quality improvement recommendations based on assessment findings and program data.
- Support staff and partners in developing and implementing improvement plans.
- Promote best practices in youth development, out-of-school time programming, community engagement, and family support services.
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned staff members.
- Supervise consultants, contractors, facilitators, and other project-based personnel.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance coaching, and professional development activities.
- Support onboarding, training, and capacity-building efforts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and results-focused practice.
- Partner with Community School Coordinators and school leadership to support successful implementation of youth programming.
- Participate in collaborative planning, community convenings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Help identify community resources and partnership opportunities that support children, youth, and families.
- Track implementation activities, program outcomes, and quality improvement measures.
- Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, successes, and opportunities for growth.
- Support preparation of grant reports, funder updates, presentations, and organizational reports.
- Utilize Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and other performance management tools to support decision-making.
- Complete required monthly, quarterly reporting as needed for funders and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, community schools, collective impact initiatives, education, community-based programming, or related fields.
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs, projects, staff, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use findings to support continuous improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Current YPQI External Observer certification or ability to obtain YPQI External Observer certification within six months of employment.
Preferred
- Experience implementing continuous quality improvement systems.
- Experience supervising contractors and managing consultant relationships.
- Experience working within Baltimore City communities and schools.
- Familiarity with Results-Based Accountability (RBA), community school frameworks, and place-based initiatives.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, healing-centered, and equity-focused practices.
- Support successful implementation of direct-service youth programming through strong operational leadership.
- Serve as a coach and thought partner to staff, contractors, and community partners.
- Advance a culture of continuous quality improvement and accountability.
- Build strong relationships across departments, schools, community organizations, and resident groups.
- Promote Elev8 Baltimore’s commitment to equity, wholeness, wellness, and community transformation.
This position is community-based and requires regular attendance at neighborhood meetings, school events, community gatherings, partner convenings, and occasional evening and weekend activities. Local travel throughout Baltimore City is required.
Position Summary
The Manager of Implementation & Program Quality serves as a key leader supporting the implementation of direct service programming associated with Elev8 or ENOUGH community partners. Working collaboratively with the Director of ENOUGH, the Senior Director of Wholeness, Wellness, and Community Schools, community school staff, community partners, residents, and community stakeholders, this position ensures high-quality execution of Elev8 and community-based programming.
The Manager is responsible for strengthening program quality systems, coordinating continuous quality improvement efforts, supervising assigned program level-staff and contractors, monitoring performance outcomes, and ensuring that programming is aligned with organizational goals, community priorities, and evidence-based youth development practices.
This position serves as the organization’s lead coordinator for Youth Program Quality Improvement (YPQI), ensuring Elev8 programs and opportunities are implemented at the highest standard. The successful candidate must be a certified YPQI External Observer or demonstrate the ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe following hire.
ENOUGH Program Support (30%)
- Support quality implementation of youth development activities identified in the ENOUGH @ 21217 Neighborhood Action Plan across priority result areas.
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables to facilitate program observations, and site visits with various stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Director of ENOUGH to align implementation efforts with strategic priorities and community goals.
- Monitor progress on action plan activities and support accountability measures for key partners and stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among internal staff, community partners, schools, contractors, and residents.
- Support development and sustainability of resident-informed initiatives and community-based programming.
- Lead implementation of program quality and continuous improvement processes across Elev8 direct service programs and community school initiatives.
- Maintain YPQI External Observer certification or obtain certification within the required timeframe.
- Conduct program observations, quality assessments, and site reviews utilizing approved YPQI tools and methodologies.
- Participate in site-based quality improvement teams and develop quality improvement recommendations based on assessment findings and program data.
- Support staff and partners in developing and implementing improvement plans.
- Promote best practices in youth development, out-of-school time programming, community engagement, and family support services.
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned staff members.
- Supervise consultants, contractors, facilitators, and other project-based personnel.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance coaching, and professional development activities.
- Support onboarding, training, and capacity-building efforts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and results-focused practice.
- Partner with Community School Coordinators and school leadership to support successful implementation of youth programming.
- Participate in collaborative planning, community convenings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Help identify community resources and partnership opportunities that support children, youth, and families.
- Track implementation activities, program outcomes, and quality improvement measures.
- Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, successes, and opportunities for growth.
- Support preparation of grant reports, funder updates, presentations, and organizational reports.
- Utilize Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and other performance management tools to support decision-making.
- Complete required monthly, quarterly reporting as needed for funders and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, community schools, collective impact initiatives, education, community-based programming, or related fields.
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs, projects, staff, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use findings to support continuous improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Current YPQI External Observer certification or ability to obtain YPQI External Observer certification within six months of employment.
Preferred
- Experience implementing continuous quality improvement systems.
- Experience supervising contractors and managing consultant relationships.
- Experience working within Baltimore City communities and schools.
- Familiarity with Results-Based Accountability (RBA), community school frameworks, and place-based initiatives.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, healing-centered, and equity-focused practices.
- Support successful implementation of direct-service youth programming through strong operational leadership.
- Serve as a coach and thought partner to staff, contractors, and community partners.
- Advance a culture of continuous quality improvement and accountability.
- Build strong relationships across departments, schools, community organizations, and resident groups.
- Promote Elev8 Baltimore’s commitment to equity, wholeness, wellness, and community transformation.
This position is community-based and requires regular attendance at neighborhood meetings, school events, community gatherings, partner convenings, and occasional evening and weekend activities. Local travel throughout Baltimore City is required.
Position Summary
The Manager of Implementation & Program Quality serves as a key leader supporting the implementation of direct service programming associated with Elev8 or ENOUGH community partners. Working collaboratively with the Director of ENOUGH, the Senior Director of Wholeness, Wellness, and Community Schools, community school staff, community partners, residents, and community stakeholders, this position ensures high-quality execution of Elev8 and community-based programming.
The Manager is responsible for strengthening program quality systems, coordinating continuous quality improvement efforts, supervising assigned program level-staff and contractors, monitoring performance outcomes, and ensuring that programming is aligned with organizational goals, community priorities, and evidence-based youth development practices.
This position serves as the organization’s lead coordinator for Youth Program Quality Improvement (YPQI), ensuring Elev8 programs and opportunities are implemented at the highest standard. The successful candidate must be a certified YPQI External Observer or demonstrate the ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe following hire.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems
- Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, CAPA, and FMEA
- Experience leading internal audits and managing regulatory or customer inspections
- Familiarity with CMMI, DCMA requirements, or ITAR compliance for defense-sector roles
Quality Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Maryland?
Most quality manager roles in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a life science, or a technical discipline, plus several years of hands-on quality experience. While Maryland does not issue a state license specific to quality management, employers in defense and medical device manufacturing expect certification from the American Society for Quality, particularly the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Familiarity with FDA or defense regulatory frameworks substantially strengthens a candidate's profile in this market.
How much do quality managers make in Maryland?
Quality managers in Maryland earn a median of about $132,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,760 for the lowest 10% to over $213,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Maryland?
Employers hiring quality managers in Maryland right now include Ho-Chunk, Johns Hopkins Health System, and JLG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of aerospace primes, federal health agencies, and medical device manufacturers creates consistent year-round demand across both large contractors and specialized mid-size firms.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville lead Maryland for quality manager openings. Baltimore anchors the life sciences and hospital systems cluster, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown concentrate defense contractors and biotech firms, and the Annapolis and Aberdeen areas reflect the military installation and aerospace supplier base that runs along the I-95 corridor.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Quality management work is largely hands-on, requiring presence on production floors, in labs, or at audit sites, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 44% of quality manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cluster in quality systems documentation, supplier auditing coordination, and regulatory affairs functions rather than direct manufacturing oversight roles.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician, quality inspector, or quality assurance associate role, which Maryland's defense and biotech manufacturers hire for regularly and use as a pipeline into management. Large employers such as Leidos and Johns Hopkins Health System run structured associate or rotational programs where candidates build auditing and corrective action skills from day one. Earning an entry-level ASQ certification like the Certified Quality Improvement Associate and gaining exposure to ISO documentation or FDA GMP environments gives a candidate a clear, demonstrable edge over other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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