Explore Value Stream Manager Jobs

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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$120K - $250K *

Drive transformative change in Life Sciences by leading complex global projects, mentoring teams, and delivering innovative content strategies that enhance patient communication and operational effici...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cutting-edge NetSuite projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive innovative digital solutions to enhance client operations and financial processes while managing key project milestones a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Champion growth by driving strategic sales initiatives within key enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, influence solution strategies, and serve as a trusted advisor...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading Workforce Intelligence initiatives that drive actionable insights across Customer Excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and operat...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading process improvement initiatives across a global operations team, focused on automation and project management to enhance overall efficiency and impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $131K *

Join a team that's driving sales success in the retail sector! Manage a dynamic territory, develop strategic sales campaigns, and build lasting relationships with enterprise customers while leveraging...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical reimbursement strategies across skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance and optimal performance through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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Seattle, WARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare by managing large-scale digital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success, focusing on adoption and integration of technol...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $265K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $199K *

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Utah, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $125K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $175K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join us to lead cross-functional project management in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams while enhancing operatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$78K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $225K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.