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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.

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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 *

Lead financial planning and analysis to enhance manufacturing operations, driving insights and performance through strategic forecasting, cost management, and KPI reporting while collaborating with di...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $295K *

Transform client needs into innovative data solutions by leading product strategy and roadmap for Commodities Enterprise Data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and drive bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Operations Manager, driving revenue growth and optimizing sales processes while supporting a high-performing customer service team in a hybrid work environment. Shape th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $142K *

Transform vendor governance and performance management across Print & Post. Drive standardized specifications and performance frameworks while collaborating with procurement to enhance vendor strategy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $165K *

Deliver transformative enterprise implementations by managing complex deployments, guiding customers through change, and refining processes to enhance efficiency in the insurance technology landscape...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance implementations. You'll manage complex deployments, collaborate with top carriers, and shape processes that enhance claims handling. Your expertise will drive e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate product success by ensuring readiness for launch through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and effective lifecycle management, while leading teams to achieve business obje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive Core IT's vendor management function, ensuring strategic suppliers deliver value and performance. Establish governance, metrics, and partnerships to optimize vendor relationships and support bus...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Transform relationships with key accounts by nurturing partnerships, ensuring satisfaction, and driving revenue growth while collaborating with senior stakeholders in the health and data sectors for l...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $165K *

Innovate logistics design and cold chain strategies to enhance product integrity across global supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards, mitigate risks, and drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform public health technology by leading complex software implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage project delivery, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes while navigating r...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform supply chain processes by delivering expert consulting services to enhance customer onboarding, supplier integration, and compliance, driving impactful solutions that optimize procurement an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $238K *

Shape the future of Visa Direct by managing operational processes, ensuring commercial readiness, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance client enablement and program success in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Pioneer supply chain efficiency by leading and optimizing complex projects across teams. Drive stakeholder collaboration to ensure sustainable solutions while managing resources and timelines for effe...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $99K *

Empower your career by driving sales growth and building relationships with dental professionals. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, manage territory activities, and support customer s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $99K *

Oversee territory growth by building relationships with dental professionals, driving sales, and providing tailored solutions to meet customer needs while collaborating with dealer partners for sustai...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Lead sterile processing operations, ensuring high-quality service and compliance. Oversee team performance, staffing, and operational metrics while fostering strong partnerships with hospital leadersh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform workforce strategies to optimize data center operations, ensuring staffing efficiency and service-level objectives are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive forecasting accur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $90K *

Optimize warehouse operations by leading inventory control, streamlining processes, and ensuring timely fulfillment. Drive team performance and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $124K *

Lead the charge in managing supplier relationships and materials flow, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders. Oversee a team to optimize procurement, planning, and inventory control processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $153K *

Drive the commissioning and operational handoff of modular carbon capture systems. Lead a hands-on team to ensure safe, efficient operations while developing scalable processes for a growing fleet. Co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$197K - $241K *

Lead the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives and a team of project managers to ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $241K *

Drive the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing a team, and ensuring strategic alignment and execution of business objectives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations for a high-volume distribution center. Drive safety, customer relations, and P&L performance while fostering team development and continuous improvement initia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $208K *

Champion the design and delivery of SAP GTM solutions, leading a team to optimize Order-to-Cash and related processes. Collaborate across functions to ensure scalable integration and operational excel...

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.