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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$80K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by supporting critical PNT systems for the U.S. Space Force. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute test plans, analyze data, and ensure system performance in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to execute systems engineering and testing for PNT systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability for U.S. Space Force programs in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $234K *

Reimagine engineering management by collaborating with diverse teams to define and track project goals, ensuring seamless communication and innovative solutions for a global network initiative...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Drive innovation by leading systems engineering efforts for mechanical ground support equipment, ensuring effective design, testing, and collaboration across teams to enhance strategic defense capabil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Advance your career by performing comprehensive systems engineering analyses, ensuring effective integration and validation of total systems solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Transform your career by leading systems engineering efforts for U.S. Navy munition programs. Drive technical solutions, collaborate with teams, and ensure system integrity throughout the development...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Lead the design and development of complex systems, translating customer needs into technical specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and support national security mission...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $255K *

Contribute to the success of a vital U.S. Air Force program by providing systems engineering expertise throughout the lifecycle, ensuring technical solutions align with operational requirements and pr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance safety in Marine Corps weapons systems through rigorous analysis and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance w...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in Marine Corps weapons systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyze risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with safety stand...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and support multi-security-level systems, focusing on secure network architectures and virtualization technologies. Collaborate on system integration, testing...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing F-35 sustainment through strategic analysis and project recommendations, enhancing operational support and affordability while collaborating across various p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving complex system design efforts through model-based systems engineering. Collaborate across teams to enhance IT systems and foster a culture of innovation and integration in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, ensuring seamless integration and validation of complex systems while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints across all project pha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to establish and maintain configuration management processes, ensuring product consistency throughout the lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical planning and system integration, ensuring effective solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing cost and schedule constraints across all system lifecycle pha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to support all phases of the program lifecycle, ensuring systems integration and technical documentation for advanced engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional groups...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing ground systems engineering for aerospace missions. Support design, integration, and testing of critical infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication betwee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Drive technical planning and system integration for comprehensive solutions, ensuring effective analysis across all system levels. Collaborate with teams to translate customer requirements into action...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, integrating and validating complex systems while managing performance metrics and ensuring supportability. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, tackling complex technical challenges while optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $97K *

Elevate operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems to susta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of combat systems by leading cross-functional teams in systems engineering. Drive innovation and ensure mission success through collaboration and technical expertise in a dynamic envi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $138K *

Drive the design, development, and testing of advanced systems, ensuring integration of software and hardware. Collaborate on requirements analysis and system architecture for cutting-edge space-based...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.