Field Operations Manager Jobs

Explore Field Operations Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Field Operations Managers coordinate people, processes, and resources across multiple locations or service areas to help organizations deliver consistent, efficient results.

What Does a Field Operations Manager Do?

Field Operations Managers oversee day-to-day activities outside a central office, such as at customer sites, branches, plants, construction projects, or regional service locations. Depending on the industry, they may manage teams and schedules, monitor budgets and performance, support customer relationships, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and improve operating procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience leading distributed or frontline teams, managing budgets and key performance indicators, and coordinating operational projects. Communication, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making are important, as are industry-specific knowledge and the ability to use reporting, scheduling, and workforce management tools. Requirements vary by employer and field.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Field Operations Managers work across sectors including construction, energy, logistics, telecommunications, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and business services. Their responsibilities may focus on regional service delivery, project execution, field sales support, maintenance, or workforce coordination. With experience, professionals may advance to director-level operations, regional leadership, or general management roles.

Find Field Operations Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Field Operations Manager openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by employer, location, responsibilities, and qualifications to find a position aligned with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$69K - $125K *

Optimize site deployment for FAA NextGen programs by leading coordination, communication, and technical support. Ensure successful installation, maintenance, and certification of systems while managin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying GenAI applications that drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges using cutting-edge AI technologies...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and AI platform adoption while optimizing operational efficiency. Act as a technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and innovative enterpris...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $230K *

Transform compliance into actionable insights by bridging technical teams and auditors. Own your area of responsibility, enhance security measures, and drive automation in a multi-cloud environment wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a fully distributed engineering team, driving delivery, quality, and growth while fostering a culture of communication and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional p...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive bus...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of engineering by delivering innovative solutions and managing complex projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$186K - $252K *

Shape the future of AI in cybersecurity by designing and delivering advanced LLM and agentic AI systems. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices, mentor engineers, and translate customer...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Champion cloud security excellence by engineering robust solutions across AWS and GCP. Drive vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance for federal clients while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $178K *

Join a team that's driving identity data management initiatives, ensuring accurate aggregation and synchronization of identity and entitlement data across diverse environments. Lead project delivery a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $223K *

Drive complex product initiatives from design to launch, enhancing customer experiences through reliable integrations and AI capabilities. Lead technical direction and mentor engineers in a fast-paced...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $287K *

Transform production infrastructure by automating bare-metal provisioning and enhancing GPU capacity management. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in AI workloads, driving...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale construction programs. Leverage your expertise in scheduling and project management to drive successful delivery across diverse sectors, ensuring p...

Eunice, NMRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules, ensuring timely delivery across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and maintain project i...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex commercial real estate due diligence projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical guidance and client leadership, ensuring high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and maintenance of Electrical SCADA Systems, ensuring efficient monitoring and control of electrical power across various sites. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhan...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and optimize virtualization infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and support for Azure and VMWare environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Lead the development of advanced geospatial systems by integrating software, algorithms, and data processing for remote sensing and signal processing applications, ensuring seamless interaction across...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project management as a Senior Cost Manager, driving cost efficiency and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client value and foster strong relatio...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing cloud-based solutions using Python. Collaborate on optimizing performance and ensuring robust testing practices while working with cutting-ed...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by leading sales engineering efforts, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that me...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Field Operations Manager do?question toggle

    A Field Operations Manager coordinates employees, resources, and processes across field locations or service areas. Responsibilities can include scheduling, performance tracking, budget oversight, safety and compliance, customer support, and operational improvement.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Field Operations Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for operations or team leadership experience, strong planning and communication skills, familiarity with budgets and performance metrics, and relevant industry knowledge. Some employers may prefer a degree or specific certifications.

  • Where do Field Operations Managers work?question toggle

    They work in a range of industries, including construction, energy, logistics, telecommunications, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and business services. The role often involves overseeing multiple sites, field teams, or regional operations.

  • How can I find Field Operations Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted Field Operations Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, responsibilities, compensation details, and qualifications.