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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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$250K - $500K+*

Accelerate product development as a hands-on Technical Leader, guiding a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable AI-driven solutions while aligning with business goals and reporting to st...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient access technology by leading product innovation and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver scalable solutions, while engaging with stakeholders t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $300K *

Shape the future of electronics sourcing in a strategic role that drives supplier selection, cost negotiation, and supply readiness for cutting-edge AI hardware, impacting all phases from NPI to mass...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $256K *

Shape the future of AI-driven product management, leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative solutions and drive strategic direction for content intelligence in a dynamic media landscape...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $105K *

Optimize procurement strategies by sourcing and collaborating with suppliers to enhance efficiency and value within a diverse, cross-functional team dedicated to achieving exceptional results...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional supply chain programs, driving innovation and collaboration. Manage complex projects, influence stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a culture of continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $210K *

Advance Visa's SMB strategy by driving product initiatives and benefits across Latin America and the Caribbean. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market leadership and deliver compell...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of sales enablement by building effective onboarding and training programs. Drive success for the commercial team through measurable outcomes and impactful coachi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $245K *

Join a mission-driven team as you build the operational backbone for our Product organization. Empower PMs, designers, and engineers to consistently plan, build, and ship outstanding products while in...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Empower our clients by managing content tooling and multi-channel delivery. Lead the vision and strategy for communications execution, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently and effectively acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Champion the execution of multimillion-dollar automated storage projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as the primary contact for cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the delivery of AI and CX services by leading a dynamic team of engineers. Drive complex implementations and migrations across various platforms, ensuring quality, on-time project completion...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading procurement and management for Aftermarket operations. Drive performance, optimize supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team to support bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize IT sourcing strategies and vendor relationships to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with leadership to implement governance mechanisms and ensure alignment with business...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across our organization, implementing Kaizen practices, and fostering a culture of efficiency and quality that drives pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower healthcare excellence by providing operational support across supply chain, IT, and clinical engineering, ensuring quality care in community hospitals nationwide. Join a dedicated team committ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Empower operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and drive accountability across departments. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-qualit...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials to optimize manufacturing efficiency. Enhance supplier relationships and manage inventory while ensuring materials align with production de...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive global category strategy and sourcing for critical thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial annual spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and ali...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Transform global category strategy by managing multi-million dollar spend on thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Drive supplier development, align engineering roadmaps, and ensure resilient supply...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Champion the development of global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial budgets and supplier relationships to ensure efficient data center operations an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Drive global category strategy and sourcing for mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Manage substantial budgets, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across teams to ensure resilient...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth and enhance forecasting accuracy within a dynamic medical device organization, partnering with cr...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.