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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 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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform sales success by leading and developing a high-performing team of Account Executives, driving growth through coaching, strategic guidance, and effective pipeline management while fostering a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead and develop a high-performing sales team, driving growth through coaching, mentoring, and strategic sales management while enhancing the overall sales process and talent acquisition ef...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize customer satisfaction by managing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive services in water treatment operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective communication and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing large-scale operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer relations while driving team development and continuous improvement initiatives across multi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing the procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple entities. Oversee a dedicated team while enhancing controls and systems to support growth and mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $189K *

Shape the future of sustainable packaging in the Americas by leading a regional team, engaging clients, and implementing innovative strategies while navigating evolving legislation and building impact...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower the supply chain by building systems and leading teams to enhance procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships, driving proactive control and operational excellence for project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $136K *

Bring your expertise to support global Infrastructure teams in optimizing procurement and asset management for network servers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance vendor relationships and strea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion user-centric design by developing intuitive product experiences that eliminate confusion and enhance clarity. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive product direction...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us shape exceptional product experiences by leading UX clarity initiatives. Drive user-centric design, eliminate confusion, and collaborate with teams to ensure seamless product flows that empowe...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Contribute to product excellence by crafting intuitive user experiences that eliminate confusion and enhance usability. Collaborate with leadership and teams to define product direction and ensure sea...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower product innovation by crafting intuitive user experiences that eliminate confusion. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to define product direction, ensuring clarity and sim...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate plant operations by leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, safety, and quality. Collaborate with supervisors and departments to meet production goals and enhance operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $136K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies for global server operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to align short and long-term objectives while tackling supply challenges and ensuring...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate financial performance by managing comprehensive forecasting and budgeting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze variances, develop insights, and drive strategic initiat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on strategic sourcing and supplier management. You'll develop commodity strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements while collaborating across fu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Explore and execute strategies for optimizing operational systems that enhance fulfillment and delivery processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency, scalability, and user experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$172K - $250K *

Lead the evolution of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) into Integrated Business Planning (IBP), ensuring alignment across strategy, demand, supply, and financial outcomes while driving organizationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $250K *

Drive the evolution of Sales & Operations Planning into Integrated Business Planning, leading cross-functional teams to align strategy, demand, supply, and financial outcomes while managing complex ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading the evolution of S&OP to Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment across strategy, demand, supply, and finance. Drive change management and foster collaboration in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $250K *

Transform the S&OP process by leading integrated planning initiatives, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, and financial strategies. Drive change management and enhance collaboration in a comple...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance the S&OP process, driving integrated planning across functions. Collaborate with leadership to align strategy, demand, and supply while managing change in a com...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading the S&OP process, driving transformation towards Integrated Business Planning. Collaborate across functions to align strategy, demand, and supply, while managing complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.