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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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing data center operations team, driving continuous improvement and strategic direction while ensuring optimal performance and scalability across a complex in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading a high-performing data center operations team. Drive strategic improvements, manage complex technical projects, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic, 24/7...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Discover a dynamic role leading a high-performing data center operations team, driving strategic improvements and ensuring optimal performance across a geographically dispersed infrastructure in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Workday ecosystem by providing strategic leadership and governance for HCM and Financial Management. Lead a dedicated support team to optimize performance, enhance integrations, and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a skilled team in managing and optimizing Workday’s HCM and Financials. Oversee critical platform governance, enhance integrations, and drive strategic initiatives in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $175K *

Engage in innovative project management, leading Agile teams through the full solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, create roadmaps, and ensure high cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations and inventory systems. Drive efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure seamless integration with service scheduling to foster logistical excellence and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $100K *

Drive innovation in digital production by optimizing and integrating tools for lighting and compositing artists. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance workflows and ensure seamless data handoffs...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $207K *

Unlock potential by driving financial strategy and operational transformation across high-impact product organizations. Collaborate with R&D and finance leadership to optimize capital deployment and d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $246K *

Pioneer integrated supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring timely procurement and resource allocation for complex projects. Collaborate across teams to drive performance an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $169K *

Transform customer outcomes by leading a high-performing team dedicated to leveraging Samsara's solutions. Drive strategic growth while ensuring enterprise clients realize sustained value from their i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Lead retail media search strategies, optimize client campaigns, and develop a team of specialists. Drive performance results, enhance client partnerships, and stay ahead of retail media trends to deli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $110K *

Champion innovative housing solutions by leading product development from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve standardized, cost-effective designs that meet cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$239K - $359K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing the strategic vision for hardware and networking infrastructure, managing a high-performing team while collaborating with leadership to ensure successful prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $260K *

Lead the charge in developing a dynamic Commercial sales team, driving robust revenue growth and pipeline success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a rapidly ev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform operational excellence by leading cross-functional business process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction through data-driven strategies and innovative...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Transform supply chain operations by managing demand planning, sourcing, and inventory control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely fulfillment and compliance with ISO standards w...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $136K *

Empower our medical benefits team by leading operations, enhancing service delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and excellence in customer experience while optimi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $148K *

Drive impactful data analytics initiatives to enhance supply chain performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights, optimizing planning and proc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful transactions and enhance corporate capabilities...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Develop financial strategies through robust analysis and modeling to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making, partnering with leadership to deliver insightful reports and assessme...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team while driving growth through hands-on coaching, strategic guidance, and effective pipeline management to achieve exceptional results in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop a high-performing sales team while driving growth through coaching, mentoring, and strategic oversight of the sales process to achieve exceptional results and foster talent acquisitio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.