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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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving process improvements. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance governance and operational efficienc...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$211K - $352K *

Optimize category strategies and drive procurement excellence across the organization. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver financial results while...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving operational excellence and strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and optimize processes in a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client experiences by leading complex ERP implementations. You will manage diverse cross-functional teams, oversee project scopes and budgets, and cultivate strong clie...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join us to build and scale a high-performing PMO, leading project management initiatives while developing talent and establishing processes that enhance client delivery and satisfaction in the public...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $162K *

Architect a transformative AI operations strategy, driving impactful solutions and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the customer experience and operational performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Central Region's channel strategy by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate with executives to align goals and maximize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth by developing relationships with prospective customers and partners, managing the full sales cycle from outreach to closing deals, and leveraging technical knowledge...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading funded collections operations, driving performance, and fostering cross-functional partnerships. This role emphasizes operational excellence, compliance, and team develo...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $182K *

Lead strategic initiatives by connecting technology investments to business goals, ensuring effective governance and measurable outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $145K *

Optimize proposal performance and strategic growth initiatives, leading a collaborative team to enhance RFP responses, competitive positioning, and resource allocation for maximum impact and success a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $134K *

Shape the future of customer success by leading the deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Your role will bridge sales and strategy, ensuring clients maximize the value of their technolog...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $237K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Utilization Management operations, driving project success, enhancing clinical collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to improve member outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $240K *

Drive your career by managing end-to-end materials for NPI programs, ensuring timely hardware availability for engineering tests and qualifications. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes an...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting and implementing effective patient support programs. As a strategic leader, you will drive program design, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and ensure succes...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $185K *

Shape the future of design-build projects by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet project goals on time and within budget...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as the primary relationship owner for automotive dealer accounts, focusing on customer retention, product adoption, and strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Alberta, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving sales success by navigating complex organizations, understanding customer objectives, and consistently achieving revenue targets through strategic execution and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing strategic partnerships and enhancing service excellence. Lead a skilled team to manage vendor relationships, drive process improvements, and ensure top-tier...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Empower client success by managing relationships, driving sales, and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate with internal teams to address client needs and exceed expectations in a dynamic, compe...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $273K *

Lead transformative customer success strategies, align Salesforce capabilities with client objectives, and elevate enterprise accounts through strategic risk management and deep executive partnerships...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining contract management by owning the CLM platform's daily administration, configuration, and continuous improvement to enhance compliance and efficiency within our contract...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise applications and data management. Own product roadmaps, ensure system efficiency, and build a high-performing team while driving innovation through AI and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.