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Principal Quality Manager

Celerity
Walnut, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Principal Quality Manager – Utility Data & Systems

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: $115,000 – $140,000

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

Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement

  • Manage corrective action programs, including issue tracking, root cause analysis, and closure verification
  • Monitor quality metrics and trends to identify systemic issues
  • Support Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycles and continuous improvement efforts

Compliance & Audit Support

  • 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

Collaboration & Risk Management

  • 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

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred)

Experience

  • 7 years of experience in quality management, QA/QC, or compliance roles
  • Experience supporting data, systems, or asset programs

Skills & Competencies

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

Preferred Experience

  • 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 candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the role.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws—including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictions—we 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: https://www.consultcelerity.com/

Celerity 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.

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