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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$141K - $236K *

Transform national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design and administration to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring compliance and techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $137K *

Join a team that's tackling complex challenges in space systems engineering. You'll collaborate across disciplines to develop, integrate, and test advanced spacecraft for national security missions, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the Systems Engineering life cycle, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment. Utilize your expertise in RF systems to suppo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by joining an Agile team focused on developing mission-critical software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, engaging in sprints and enhancing your skills in real-time...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform production operations by supporting machining center installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve technical issues and enhance system...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$178K - $331K *

Champion innovation by leading systems engineering efforts across diverse programs, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions that meet...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $294K *

Empower innovation by leading engineering projects that modernize the C-130J. Collaborate with a high-performing team to drive process optimization and ensure the delivery of safe, effective solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $331K *

Champion the design and delivery of advanced satellite communication systems. Lead the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team to ensure successful execution of technical requirements, risk ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $142K *

Drive innovative solutions in systems engineering by applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to architect and integrate complex systems, enhancing national security outcomes through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $142K *

Transform enterprise systems through innovative engineering solutions, leveraging modern methodologies and tools to analyze and enhance mission capabilities for federal agencies, while fostering colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $196K *

Drive mission success by leading integration activities for launch systems, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing technical requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs and operational...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $194K *

Lead the charge in delivering integrated system solutions through technical planning, system integration, and risk analysis, ensuring effective and efficient solutions across the entire product lifecy...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Join a team that pioneers advanced radar systems, leading integration and testing efforts for multi-mission air defense programs, ensuring robust performance and compliance with mission requirements a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Lead the Systems Engineering Integration and Test team to develop, analyze, and verify component-level requirements for the Fleet Ballistic Missile program, ensuring effective collaboration and techni...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing Configuration Management practices. You'll develop and enforce CM plans, manage audits, and support contract deliverables, ensuring excellence in program exec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Transform network integration for mission-critical aerospace systems by leading design, validation, and troubleshooting of real-time networking architectures. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic operations team in a regulated environment. Drive success in ground systems operations, ensuring service availability and collaboration across engineering an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of systems engineering through innovative model-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain complex system models, driving di...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in Mission Operations & Sustainment, ensuring timely delivery of contract deliverables, developing operator procedures, and managing real-time spacecraft operations for national securi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Manage technical planning and system integration to deliver comprehensive solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints across all...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Help us transform technical planning and system integration into effective solutions. Collaborate across all system levels to ensure customer requirements are met while managing cost, schedule, and te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by facilitating Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, driving alignment between technical teams and stakeholders while managing dependencies and ri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive alignment and facilitate Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, ensuring effective coordination and risk management for PAC programs while collaborating with tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on integrating and supporting IT operations. As a Systems Engineer, you'll enhance mission systems, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and deliver daily technical support whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex systems into effective solutions. You'll perform critical analyses across all system levels, ensuring customer requirements are met within technica...

1 week 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.