As a Quality Program Manager, you will manage quality projects and orchestrate results to achieve broad program goals. You will plan and implement schedules and monitor programs from inception through delivery. Your role involves defining and reporting program roadmaps, status updates, development issues, and success metrics. You will identify and monitor areas of risk while continuously seeking opportunities to improve cost, performance, and schedules. You will also build and manage budgets, facilitate communication and coordination among projects, manage stakeholder engagement and satisfaction, and maintain awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal processes impacting component projects or the overall program.
ResponsibilitiesManage quality projects to achieve program goals.Plan and implement project schedules from inception through delivery.Define and report on program roadmaps, status, development issues, and success metrics.Identify and monitor areas of risk.Continuously seek opportunities to improve cost, performance, and schedules.Build and manage budgets.Facilitate communication and coordination among projects.Manage stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.Maintain awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal processes impacting projects.Essential SkillsExpertise in quality engineering and quality assurance.Proficiency in root cause analysis and audit processes.Experience with medical devices and technical writing.Knowledge of ISO standards, non-conformances, investigations, CAPA's, FDA regulations, and risk mitigation.Strong writing skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree with 5 - 10 or more years of relevant experience.Experience in managing a team of quality engineers.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an on-site manufacturing setting where innovative medical products and services are developed, manufactured, and marketed to the healthcare industry. These products offer inherent safety features addressing significant healthcare challenges, including opioid abuse, hospital-acquired malnutrition, and hazardous drug exposure. You will lead a team of 10 quality engineers.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $79.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.
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