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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 *

Join a team that's empowering channel partners to drive business growth in the Americas. You'll manage partner relationships, enable sales strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to expand mark...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $124K *

Champion financial excellence by leading FP&A cycles, driving insightful reporting, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance in the Seasonal & Specialty Distribution segment. Yo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving marketing excellence by owning and scaling our marketing operations. You'll lead cross-functional projects, optimize tech stacks, and ensure data integrity to enhance pipeli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of educational technology by driving sales success. Lead the Sales and Customer Success teams to achieve sustainable growth, executing strategic initiatives while fostering a high-per...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$102K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing patient services through effective team management, strategic collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational efficiencies while ensuring high-qu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the creative process by leading studio operations and optimizing workflows for a multidisciplinary team. Drive efficiency while managing project pipelines and stakeholder expectations in a fas...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$164K - $305K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic relationships with C-suite executives to drive growth, retention, and value realization across complex health systems, ensuring integrated solutions and measura...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$222K - $278K *

Drive impactful change by consolidating technologies and digitizing workflows for enterprise customers, while fostering executive relationships and managing complex sales processes that promote safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Drive process optimization and technology integration in event operations. Lead data-driven improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while managing cross-functional tea...

Lake Forest, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$265K - $331K *

Transform provider activation by driving strategies that enhance onboarding, increasing successful patient migrations and retention rates. Collaborate across teams to maximize provider satisfaction an...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Manage and lead the infrastructure strategy for cloud and developer systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhanc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Provide strategic leadership and process management for a growing finance organization, overseeing monthly close processes, talent development, and system integrations while driving business initiativ...

Des Plaines, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Transform customer success by leading a high-performing post-sales organization. Drive retention, adoption, and measurable ROI while scaling operations and building strong relationships with key healt...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to empower partners in building AI solutions using the Cognigy platform. You will provide hands-on technical enablement, training, and support, guiding partners from basic understa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $181K *

Lead the charge in enhancing market and provider performance through strategic initiatives, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and improved member...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $198K *

Build and lead a robust Service Management Office to enhance IT operations, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across a complex 24x7 environment, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$348K - $471K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence across a global B2B revenue engine. You'll lead revenue planning, forecasting, and optimize the customer lifecycle to enable scalable growth across mu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $250K *

Champion operational excellence across global B2B revenue functions, driving growth through strategic revenue insights, meticulous planning, and cross-team collaboration to support scalable processes...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in building authority through compelling content and insights. Collaborate with marketing teams to create engaging narratives that drive demand and support sales conversations, while m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Drive product performance and adoption by collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute marketing strategies for advanced surgical technologies, enhancing customer engagement and optimizing pro...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex New Product Introduction projects, driving cross-functional teams to achieve project goals in scope, schedule, and quality while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to enhance client relationships and optimize account management. Drive operational strategies, support sales pursuits, and collaborate with leaders to improve performance and transpare...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Engage with stakeholders to deliver innovative defense tech solutions. As the Product Owner, you'll prioritize product backlogs and drive user stories to completion while ensuring alignment with strat...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.