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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$95K - $115K *

Explore innovative strategies for organizational change management, driving successful project transitions and integrating emerging technologies while ensuring effective communication and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling in marketing. Lead creative direction and elevate brand identity across campaigns while mentoring designers to produce impactful, high-quality outputs...

New York, NYRemote

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

$87K - $157K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K *

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

$95K - $145K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $114K *

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San Ramon, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $110K *

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United StatesRemote

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

$132K - $165K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $185K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $236K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $225K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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Voorhees, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $260K *

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Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.