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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$95K - $178K *

Transform complex systems into effective solutions by overseeing requirements development, integration, and verification processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Engage in comprehensive systems engineering to develop and integrate solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints across all projec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Shape the future of Systems Engineering by leading Model-Based System Engineering initiatives. Collaborate across domains to develop and visualize model data, ensuring effective integration and stakeh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Engage in systems integration for Navy platforms, overseeing planning, execution, and testing. Collaborate on requirements definition and ensure effective hardware/software integration while managing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Analyze and develop software and test requirements, execute system-level tests, and document results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and testing of complex systems in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $198K *

Advance your career by driving technical lifecycle management and customer delivery for software-intensive systems. Collaborate with engineering teams, manage timelines, and ensure alignment between c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $198K *

Drive the technical lifecycle and customer delivery of software-intensive systems. Engage with engineering teams to manage timelines, resolve deficiencies, and ensure alignment with customer requireme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Optimize system performance by leading engineering projects, coordinating schedules, and ensuring seamless integration across teams. Drive technical solutions while managing hardware and software infr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in systems integration and testing. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission systems capabilities and drive innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join our team as a Mission Systems Engineer to enhance the Common Reprogramming Tool (CRT) for F-35 operations. Collaborate with software engineers, lead projects, and mentor junior engineers while en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Systems Engineer, driving innovative solutions and collaborating across disciplines to enhance strategic defense capabilities while ensuring technical excellence and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for strategic defense. Leverage your expertise to develop integrated solutions, support verification planning, and enhance system capabilit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced technical support for high-tech aircraft systems. Collaborate with military personnel to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring operational efficiency...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing advanced technical support for high-tech aircraft systems. Collaborate with military personnel to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring optimal ai...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to advance C3BM systems engineering efforts, focusing on interoperability, technical guidance, and integration for cutting-edge defense solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to shape...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $269K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deli...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving manufacturing excellence for spacecraft components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop procedures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality in a dynamic prod...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Empower a multidisciplinary team to drive test infrastructure and system integration, ensuring technical excellence and project success through collaboration, risk management, and innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $338K *

Champion the future of F-35 software architecture by leading design decisions, enforcing technical standards, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in an agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$82K - $88K *

Help us drive innovation in systems engineering by providing hands-on support for complex integrated systems. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance performance and reliability in diverse environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of system engineering with your expertise. Leverage your extensive experience to drive complex programs and contracts, ensuring innovative solutions and operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging 14 years of systems engineering expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive complex projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence t...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.