(558) Project Manager (Quality Control)

Position Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) to lead and support initiatives that ensure the delivery of high-quality products, services, and documentation across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quality frameworks, auditing practices, and continuous improvement methodologies. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of driving compliance with internal standards and client requirements. This role requires someone who can influence across teams, identify gaps, and execute process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Location:  Remote

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors: 

• Lead and manage quality-focused projects, ensuring deliverables meet defined quality standards and client expectations. 
• Develop and maintain QA/QC plans, procedures, templates, and checklists for use across teams and projects. 
• Coordinate peer reviews, quality inspections, audits, and assessments for work products, deliverables, and processes. 
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify areas for process optimization and performance improvement. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, technical, compliance, and communications) to embed quality practices in all phases of the project lifecycle. 
• Track and report on quality control activities, issues, and resolutions. 
• Maintain documentation and records in support of audits, certifications, and compliance standards. 
• Provide training and mentoring on quality standards, policies, and tools as needed. 
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and quality stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues and support successful outcomes. 
• Lead, plan, and coordinate all phases of compliance or IT projects such as CMMC/ISO and other relevant frameworks. 
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to support certification and audit readiness. 
• Facilitate internal assessments and gap analyses to identify risks, areas of improvement, and necessary corrective actions. 
• Partner with IT, security, HR, third-party vendors, and operations teams to gather documentation, implement controls, and ensure ongoing compliance. 
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation, process workflows, policies, and training materials. 
• Coordinate with external auditors, assessors, and consultants as needed. 
• Track project metrics and report progress regularly to leadership and stakeholders. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, process discipline, and risk awareness throughout the organization. 
• Work closely with third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements and alignment with internal standards.

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of project management experience with a strong emphasis on quality control and assurance. 
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing QA/QC processes, tools, and metrics. 
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CMMI, or Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Strong understanding of risk management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Must be a strong negotiator, able to influence outcomes, resolve conflicts, and build consensus among stakeholders. 
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. 
• Quality-related certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable. 
• Experience working in a government contracting or regulated industry is a plus. 
• Experience conducting internal audits, gap assessments, and supporting external certification efforts.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with government contracting environments and related regulatory standards (e.g., DFARS, NIST) is an advantage. 
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.