Principal Quality Manager (Remote from US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Quality Manager in the United States. In this role, you will lead quality assurance, corrective action programs, and compliance initiatives for utility asset data and GIS systems. You will ensure that processes, data, and deliverables meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements, working across technical, field, and program teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence operational excellence, proactively identify risks, and implement continuous improvement programs in a highly regulated environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain robust QA/QC practices, provide actionable insights through metrics and reporting, and support audit and compliance activities. This is a hands-on leadership position with direct impact on program quality and organizational performance. Accountabilities: • Lead QA/QC reviews of electric utility asset data and GIS records, defining quality standards, acceptance criteria, and review procedures • Manage corrective action programs, including issue tracking, root cause analysis, and closure verification • Monitor quality metrics, identify systemic issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives using PDCA cycles • Support internal and external audits by maintaining quality documentation, reports, and dashboards • Collaborate with program, data, and process teams to identify and mitigate quality risks • Provide guidance to delivery teams on quality expectations, processes, and best practices • Escalate and resolve high-risk quality issues to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred • 7+ years of experience in quality management, QA/QC, or compliance roles • Proven experience supporting data, systems, or asset programs • Strong attention to detail and risk awareness, with the ability to identify and address quality gaps • Experience managing corrective action programs and analyzing quality metrics • Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills • Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams in a collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: • Experience supporting utility data, GIS, or infrastructure programs • Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven environments Benefits: • Competitive salary range: $115,000 – $140,000 (subject to location, experience, and market conditions) • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance • Disability insurance (short- and long-term) and life insurance • Flexible spending and health savings accounts • 401(k) plan with potential profit sharing • Paid time off and company-observed holidays • Flexible work schedules and fully remote work option • Employee referral programs and professional development opportunities • Charitable contribution matching and team-building activities Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 Apply tot his job