Senior Level Quality Program Manager Jobs
Senior level quality program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of quality strategy, cross-functional program ownership, and the operational standards that teams are held to. Roles are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like Kiewit, Lam Research, and Abbott hiring at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY
Leads and directs team responsible for quality management and quality performance improvement activities. Responsible for overseeing, planning, and implementing new and existing health plan quality improvement activities to maintain compliance with quality program requirements and reporting and monitoring for key quality program activities, and provides support and implementation of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) accreditation surveys and federal/state quality improvement compliance activities, including compliance with Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Directs team responsible for the implementation of key quality program management strategies, including initiation and management of quality program management activities, surveys, audits, and other activities to meet state, federal and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) regulatory requirements.
- Oversees and leads health plan quality program management and performance activities in compliance with state, federal, and NCQA quality requirements.
- Represents the senior leadership team at internal Molina national and regional meetings; serves as subject matter expert for the health plan at state meetings, and actively oversees the completion of effective performance improvement projects.
- Collaborates with the national analytics and strategic teams to present and evaluate quality performance management program (QPMP) activities.
- Maintains structure and processes for quality program management, including maintenance and modification of quality policies and procedures, management and oversight of committee and workgroup structure, document management, report completion, and tracking of key deliverables.
- Prepares written reports and documents that clearly outline the quality program activities and ensure that member and provider feedback is incorporated into quality program management meetings, outcomes from these activities are documented, and continuous quality improvement tools are used to highlight the processes, interventions, and remeasurements are conducted to meet improvement goals.
- Maintains ongoing revision of policies and procedures reflective of state, federal and NCQA requirements for all quality program management functions by overseeing the ongoing incorporation and modification of requirements in state-specific policy addendums.
- Manages training and education of quality program management and performance staff in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Ensures all quality program management and performance staff are well-versed in the requirements of the quality program and day-to-day work processes to support compliance with state contracts, policies and procedures, and program requirements.
- Implements tracking and trending of quality program requirements on an ongoing basis, including operational key performance indicators (KPIs), process reviews, and gap analyses.
- Utilizes proven quality improvement methods, such as the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle, to facilitate individual, team, and organizational process improvement.
- Hires, trains, develops and manages team; demonstrates accountability for team performance and achievement of quality/department-specific goals.
- Same-day out-of-office travel approximately 0-25% of the time may be required, depending on health plan/state-specific needs.
- Multi-day out of town overnight travel approximately 0-20% of the time may be required, depending upon health plan/state-specific needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 8 years of experience in health care, with at least 5 years of experience in health plan quality improvement, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- At least 3 years management/leadership experience.
- Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of HEDIS/NCQA.
- Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) improvement experience.
- Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) reporting/collection experience.
- Experience with government-sponsored programs (Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace).
- State quality improvement (QI) experience.
- Solid business writing experience.
- Strong strategic-thinking skills.
- Strong proficiency with data analysis, manipulation, interpretation, reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to implement process improvement initiatives and drive change.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional highly matrixed organization.
- Project management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite (including Excel), and applicable software programs proficiency, and ability to learn new information systems and software programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience in leading significant cross-functional work.
- Provider credentialing and subcontractor monitoring experience.
- Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ).
- Certified HEDIS Compliance Auditor (CHCA).
- Registered Nurse (RN). If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
PAY RANGE
- Pay Range: $97,299 - $227,679 / ANNUAL
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Senior Level Quality Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level quality program manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned quality systems end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading audits, managing cross-functional programs, and influencing quality standards without direct authority carries the most weight. Certifications like CQE, PMP, or Six Sigma Black Belt strengthen a candidacy, but a portfolio of measurable outcomes, reduced defect rates, improved process yields, or successful regulatory submissions, is what closes the gap.
Which companies hire senior level quality program managers?
Companies hiring senior level quality program managers right now include Kiewit, Lam Research, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises and regulated industries where quality program ownership directly affects compliance, production, or product safety outcomes.
Are there remote senior level quality program manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 43% of senior level quality program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible work in program management functions. Roles tied to manufacturing plants, labs, or regulated facilities often require on-site presence, while those focused on quality systems design or cross-functional program coordination are more likely to offer flexibility.
What makes a quality program manager role senior level?
Senior level roles carry full ownership of quality programs, not just task execution within them. Expectations include defining quality strategy, setting measurable standards across product lines or business units, leading complex audits and regulatory submissions, and mentoring junior quality professionals. Senior contributors are expected to resolve ambiguous problems independently, influence decisions at the program or organizational level, and act as the primary quality voice in cross-functional or executive conversations.
Which industries hire the most senior level quality program managers?
Senior level quality program manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because regulatory compliance, product reliability, and process control are not optional, making senior quality leadership a core operational function rather than a support role.