Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Hybrid Working - Dublin

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Manager:

• Develop the Management Systems strategy and the management arrangements for key milestones, demonstrating solid progress against plan.

• Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external bodies on all matters relating to registration. Maintain and improve, in line with business needs.

• Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures.

• Undertake regular internal and process audits of the QMS,

• Hold quarterly audit performance meetings within the business and with Certification Bodies.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System.

• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation.

• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.

• Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels.

• Review, implement and update company records e.g., training matrices, performance reviews, risk

assessments.

• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the quality strategy.

Key Requirements of a Quality Manager:

• Relevant Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Auditing, Information Systems, Privacy Law, or equivalent.

• ISO Standards knowledge in in ISO 17020; 17021; 17025 or 17065. Experience

• ISO Audit experience either as internal or external auditor.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing and documentation.

• Manage accreditation audits through-out the year, including annual audits, extensions to scope, critical location visits.

• Ability to critically review policies and procedures, design and implementation of policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards.

• Ability to provide training, mentoring and guidance in the area of expertise.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills and able to meet pre-specified deadlines.

• Analytical mindset with lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work both autonomously and within a team structure.

• Proactive, efficient and innovative.

• Flexible to take on ad hoc tasks.