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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$122K - $212K *

Shape the future of finance applications by leading strategic initiatives in the Order-to-Cash process. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions, enhance performance, and drive moderniza...

Raritan, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $126K *

Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $236K *

Drive strategic decision-making by evaluating investment alternatives and lifecycle opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize portfolio value and support program planning thro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $105K *

Shape the future of performance measurement by leading audit operations, enhancing quality, and developing staff. Oversee reporting and project activities while ensuring compliance and effective feedb...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by leading cross-product initiatives and shared services. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation, enhance platform capabilities, and delive...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advanced mechanical design for controllable propulsion systems. Manage a talented engineering team, tackle complex design challenges, and ensure alignment of mission goals with engi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of integrations by leading the product roadmap, enhancing API standards, and driving a scalable platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver an exceptional developer experience while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $263K *

Manage and develop a high-performing engineering team while overseeing deployment, scaling, and operational health of cloud infrastructure. Drive architectural design of APIs and ensure platform relia...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives using LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and support business performance across clinical operations and...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $160K *

Drive the data and AI strategy by collaborating with clients, shaping predictive roadmaps, and translating complex problems into actionable product development, enhancing customer-facing analytics and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $300K *

Drive strategy and product growth for an AI-driven software suite in Life Sciences. As a P&L owner, manage cross-functional teams to boost customer success and establish market leadership in regulator...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $168K *

Empower industry leaders by becoming a trusted partner in their success. Work cross-functionally to enhance customer operations and drive value through innovative solutions. This role offers growth po...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance organizational change initiatives by leading Oracle Cloud transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption through strategic planning, training, and communication...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful marketing initiatives that elevate brand awareness and engage diverse audiences. Lead social media strategy, content creation, and digital campaigns while collaborating cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at our financial reporting function by leading compliance, ensuring accurate statements, and mentoring a skilled team. Drive technical accounting excellence and support executive d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$95K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K *

Take ownership of driving growth within our SMB customer base by leading a high-performing sales team. Focus on expanding wallet share and deepening relationships through strategic selling of our solu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $163K *

Shape the future of AI in our organization as a strategic leader driving enterprise-wide adoption and integration of AI technologies, enhancing productivity and delivering measurable results through i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $189K *

Elevate your career by engaging with customers and partners to maximize the value of our solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption, support partner onboarding, and present tailored demonstra...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing strategic relationships and driving growth in a dynamic territory. Utilize your sales expertise to enhance member benefits and achieve performance goals while traveli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Explore new opportunities as you drive growth in our driver network, working closely with cross-functional teams to strategize, implement, and scale initiatives that optimize onboarding and activation...

Ventura, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing store operations and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, resolve issues, and deliver insights that support strategic initiatives an...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $105K *

Manage and oversee multiple medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to drive impactful healthca...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.