Project Manager (Quality Control)

Summary

Join Arlo Solutions, an IT consulting firm, as a Project Manager specializing in quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA). Lead and support initiatives ensuring high-quality products, services, and documentation. Develop and maintain QA/QC plans and procedures. Coordinate peer reviews, audits, and assessments. Analyze quality metrics to optimize processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality practices. This remote position requires strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity with government contracting environments and related regulatory standards (e.g., DFARS, NIST) is an advantage