Senior Quality Program Manager
Remote · Washington, DC, US... more
Remote · Washington, DC, US... more
Job Description
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.