Principal Quality Manager
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Job Location:
Walnut Creek, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 115000 - 140000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) work from home eligible
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Department: Utility Services
Reports To: Program or Quality Leadership
Salary Range: $115000 $140000
Position Summary
The Principal Quality Manager leads quality assurance corrective action programs and compliance support for electric utility asset data and GIS systems. This role ensures that data processes and deliverables meet defined quality standards and regulatory expectations in a highly regulated utility environment.
The role partners with program leadership GIS teams data managers and field validation resources to proactively identify quality risks and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Lead QA/QC reviews of electric utility asset data and GIS records
- Define quality standards acceptance criteria and review procedures
- Ensure consistent application of QA/QC processes across programs
- Manage corrective action programs including issue tracking root cause analysis and closure verification
- Monitor quality metrics and trends to identify systemic issues
- Support PlanDoCheckAct (PDCA) cycles and continuous improvement efforts
- Support internal and external audits related to data quality governance and compliance
- Develop and maintain quality documentation reports and dashboards
- Ensure alignment with client regulatory and internal quality requirements
- Partner with program data and process teams to identify and mitigate quality risks
- Provide guidance to delivery teams on quality expectations and best practices
- Support escalation and resolution of high-risk quality issues
Education
- Bachelors degree required (Engineering Quality or related field preferred)
- 7 years of experience in quality management QA/QC or compliance roles
- Experience supporting data systems or asset programs
Strong attention to detail and risk awareness
- Experience managing corrective action programs and quality metrics
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience supporting utility data GIS or infrastructure programs
- Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven environments
The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location candidate experience and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidates qualifications and alignment with the role.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency lawsincluding but not limited to those in California Colorado New York Washington and other jurisdictionswe disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.
Employee welfare and development is important to us and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PEACE OF MIND
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Flexible Work Schedules
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match
Based in Walnut Creek CA with offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veterans status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Classroom Experience
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- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Celerity Consulting Group is a risk management consulting firm for electric & gas utilities to optimize information and maximize results.
