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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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$84K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence in Offsite Manufacturing. Leverage your expertise in sourcing and supplier management to enhance supply chain performance and support strategic initia...

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform global supply chain finance by leading strategic planning, performance management, and cost optimization. Drive profitability and operational excellence while partnering with manufacturing l...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. Collaborate across teams to implement strategies that align with business goals, ensuring sustainable im...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain excellence by leading material program management across strategic aerospace projects. Drive execution, foster talent, and ensure compliance while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $225K *

Drive material program execution by leading a high-performing team, ensuring strategic alignment and compliance across all phases of aerospace and defense projects while managing financials and foster...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $225K *

Lead a dynamic team in executing material programs across strategic systems. Drive planning, risk management, and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful projec...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage cross-functional teams to lead strategic initiatives that enhance client feedback processes, ensuring effective execution from planning to implementation while driving alignment and delivering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading a large production facility, guiding teams to optimize manufacturing processes while enhancing safety, quality, and cost efficiency to meet customer demands and drive co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and oversee data-driven solutions, ensuring optimized campaign delivery and performance. Collaborate across digital media and analytics to drive innovation and operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and innovation for semiconductor inspection solutions, leading cross-functional teams to define product requirements and address market needs while ensuring alignment with busin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence across multiple functions. Lead transformation projects, enhance processes, and cultivate a Lean culture to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in launching innovative transit services, overseeing operational strategy and execution while managing a diverse team and stakeholder relationships to drive performance and efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate the launch of innovative transit services, overseeing operational strategy and execution while leading a diverse team to ensure performance and stakeholder satisfaction in high-visibility m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer implementations for demand and supply planning modules, ensuring successful onboarding and configuration. Collaborate with teams to optimize forecasting and inventory processes, deliveri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $215K *

Drive product innovation in AI systems by managing and enhancing key features of the LangSmith platform. Collaborate with customers and engineers to deliver intuitive solutions that address complex te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $128K *

Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $134K *

Champion product strategy and roadmap development, driving revenue growth and customer retention through collaboration with cross-functional teams and deep market insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving compliance and risk mitigation initiatives across Sales & Partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational integrity and sustainable revenue growt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business growth by leading compliance and risk initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and enablement, ensuring adherence to best practices while leveraging...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $203K *

Join the charge in shaping technical solutions by transforming stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, fostering collaboration within teams, and ensuring project success throughout the product...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer quality excellence by developing and enhancing systems that elevate customer satisfaction, streamline processes, and ensure compliance across our manufacturing operations. Lead a dedicated tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage market operations by overseeing the investment lifecycle, ensuring quality and profitability. Engage in hands-on assessments, drive performance, and lead teams to maximize asset yield while mai...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional initiatives in SDV and VaaT capabilities, connecting software, manufacturing processes, and stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment and optimal opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.