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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Elevate your career by owning product areas in an AI-driven platform for local government. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and drive impactful product decisions that en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive sales operations excellence, ensuring effective workflows, data integrity, and actionable insights in a dynamic environment while supporting strategic initiatives and enhancin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive inventory excellence by leading planning and tooling teams, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance. Oversee budget management and supplier negotiations to optimize operations and support ma...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $146K *

Join our team to define and enhance product strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop market-driven medical device solutions that improve patient outcomes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Explore a pivotal role in managing real-time telemetry and optimization for energy intelligence software, driving OEM integrations and ensuring seamless operation of distributed energy resources acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Transform enterprise deal operations by managing complex opportunities across teams. Ensure visibility and accountability throughout the deal lifecycle, removing roadblocks to drive success from deal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $179K *

Elevate product operations by optimizing delivery and driving cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance program efficiency, manage timelines, and ensure successful product...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $179K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing product development and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program management, streamline processes, and ensure successful product...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $179K *

Optimize product operations by driving cross-functional collaboration, enhancing program delivery, and ensuring strategic alignment. Leverage your expertise to streamline processes and support enterpr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize product operations and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance delivery, streamline processes, and ensure successful product...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Production Supervisor, overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring compliance with Air Force standards. Lead personnel, manage programs, and enhance safety and efficiency i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $194K *

Accelerate project delivery by bridging business and technology teams. Own the Cardiology Sales Operations workstream, driving decisions and ensuring readiness through effective management of SAP S/4H...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our community by creating authentic, impactful content across various formats. Take ownership of content production cycles, leveraging AI to enhance quality and speed, while connecting dee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse technology environment, enhancing infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Drive modernization and cost optimization while overseeing strategic IT opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Implementation Team to lead seamless customer onboarding and drive successful accounting system integrations. Your expertise will ensure effective platform adoption and enhance cross...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $246K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards, driving technical accounting excellence, and innovating processes with automation tools in collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $235K *

Elevate product vision within a complex logistics domain, driving strategy and coherence across multiple teams. Unlock insights from data to create impactful client experiences that enhance global sup...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $235K *

Shape the future of global logistics by defining and executing product strategies across diverse teams. Leverage data to optimize client visibility experiences and solve complex operational challenges...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $84K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in revenue cycle management, driving improvements in patient financial services and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and enhancing the patient experie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects from design to production, ensuring customer satisfaction and team collaboration. Drive process improvements and maintain quality standards while balancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $86K *

Join a team that's redefining project management through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients to tailor systems, deliver training, and enhance data workflows, ensuring effective pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $86K *

Unlock potential by leading project management information systems initiatives, configuring software solutions, and delivering training to clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $145K *

Lead and manage complex facility engineering projects, ensuring all aspects from coordination to completion meet requirements while collaborating with design teams and clients. Travel for project over...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $153K *

Drive AI strategy execution in Supply Chain, bridging business and IT to deliver high-value solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, design intelligent workflows, and establish governance for res...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $153K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain efficiency through AI. Lead the execution of AI strategies, develop intelligent solutions, and drive adoption across diverse stakeholders to enhance decision...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.