Senior Quality Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Quality Program Manager

Job Location: Washington, DC, USA

Last day to apply: 30-Oct-2023

Job Type: Onsite

ANGARAI - Project Management firm based out of College Park, MD.

ANGARAI is a professional management firm that is driven by excellence. We provide ample opportunities for growth in a challenging, yet closely-knit atmosphere. Our key focus is on providing holistic solutions that is a win-win for both the Client (State, Federal, or Private) and us.

Job Description:

ANGARAI’s The Senior Quality Program Manager shall be responsible for leading the Quality team to provide all program deliverables.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Quality Program Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Lead and mentor a team of quality professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Establish and communicate quality goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead cross-functional teams to implement changes. Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies to drive efficiencies and reduce defects.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Develop and maintain quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements. Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with established quality standards.
• Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to establish and maintain quality standards for suppliers and vendors. Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize quality data and metrics to track performance, identify trends, and drive improvement initiatives. Prepare and present reports to senior management on quality program effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of industry regulations and standards, ensuring the organization remains in compliance with relevant quality requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, etc.) to ensure quality considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business.

Background and Experience required:

• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience developing quality programs compliant with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) or other Quality Management System requirements for transportation sectors.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Transportation, Planning, Business, or related field.
• Experience organizing and capturing technical information in document standards, rules, SOPs, and handbooks.
• Experience working with controlled documentation.
• Ability to extract information from key stakeholders, and to communicate the information in written form.
• Strong skills in MS Office and experience with SharePoint Library Management.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence (CQM/OE).
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• ProCore software experience preferred.
• Experience in Transportation, more specifically Communication and Signaling will be an added advantage.