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Find Value Stream Manager jobs that match your experience in operational leadership, lean management, and continuous improvement. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on improving value streams across manufacturing, supply chain, technology, and other industries.

What Does a Value Stream Manager Do?

Value Stream Managers oversee the people, processes, and workflows that deliver a product or service to customers. They identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, improve quality, and coordinate teams across functions to increase the speed and reliability of delivery. Depending on the organization, the role may cover production lines, end-to-end supply chains, or software and service delivery.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities often include mapping current and future processes, tracking performance metrics, leading improvement initiatives, and aligning stakeholders around measurable goals. Employers commonly seek experience with lean principles, value stream mapping, root-cause analysis, project management, and change leadership. Strong communication and data-driven decision-making help managers turn operational insights into lasting results.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Value Stream Manager opportunities can be found in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, aerospace, consumer goods, and technology. Related titles may include Value Stream Leader, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Manufacturing Operations Manager. The scope and requirements vary by employer, so review each listing for details on industry, team size, and business priorities.

Find Your Next Value Stream Manager Role

Explore Value Stream Manager openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, responsibilities, and qualifications to find a role that fits your leadership experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and scaling of our connector ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform strategic opportunities into actionable product initiatives that enhance client mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business identity solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy, development, and performance of our Business Identity Graph, collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by directing product strategy for data-centric solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation. Own the product lifecycle from conception to...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product management by integrating diverse datasets into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive new data initiatives from concept t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive cost transparency and efficiency in manufacturing operations by analyzing product costs, collaborating with diverse teams, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and busin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the digital experience by optimizing user flows, managing web content, and enhancing conversion strategies to drive engagement and pipeline growth for a leading B2B SaaS platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead core banking system conversions for credit unions, ensuring seamless project delivery through effective stakeholder communication, data migration, and interface integration, while managing risks...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive operational excellence and service delivery for global Digital Workplace Solutions. Lead teams, enhance client relationships, and optimize performance in a fast...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $210K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform BI initiatives by leading product strategy and technical direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data products that drive business decisions and foster tea...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Strategize and drive growth for a key account while managing complex relationships and executing tactical sales plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement and deliver outstan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $176K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare product management through innovative supply chain solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives and shape the future of resilience in healthcare with strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K *

Drive revenue growth by developing executive-level relationships, owning end-to-end customer engagements, and executing complex sales strategies within strategic enterprise accounts in a dynamic remot...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the growth of our wholesale business, managing key retail partnerships and driving strategy, revenue, and profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and ensure successf...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Value Stream Manager?question toggle

    A Value Stream Manager leads and improves the connected processes, teams, and workflows involved in delivering a product or service to customers. The role typically focuses on efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

  • What qualifications are common for Value Stream Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for operations or process-improvement experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with lean methods, value stream mapping, performance metrics, and root-cause analysis. Specific education and industry requirements vary by role.

  • Which industries hire Value Stream Managers?question toggle

    Value Stream Managers work in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, aerospace, consumer goods, and technology. Their responsibilities may cover production, supply chain, or service delivery.

  • How can I find Value Stream Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Value Stream Manager opportunities and review each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on jobs paying $100,000 or more.