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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$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and supporting mission-critical systems globally. Leverage your software engineering expertise to enhance production services and collaborate across teams to...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by transitioning established practices to DevOps delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and delivery for high-profile satellite communica...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition software delivery from waterfall to DevOps. Drive innovation in satellite communications systems while ensuring quality a...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $266K *

Build mission-critical information systems globally by designing, developing, and supporting software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance w...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $146K *

Join us to support the development of sonar and navigation tools for U.S. Navy submarine programs. Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze data, enhance MATLAB tools, and contribute to technical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical integration across multiple systems, ensuring seamless collaboration among subsystems and vendors. Drive architectural decisions and manage requirements to deliver a coher...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $194K *

Drive advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems as a senior systems engineer. Lead requirements, architecture, and integration efforts while mentoring engineers and resolving complex tec...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $181K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge virtual battlefield simulations. Collaborate in an Agile environment to innovate and enhance analytical tools, integrating advanced technologies for im...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $140K *

Develop innovative electrical systems for diverse sectors, from commercial to healthcare. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients to create effective solutions that p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure computing platforms and networks. You'll install, maintain, and optimize infrastructure while ensuring reliability and performance, all while supportin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $194K *

Engage in driving demand planning and forecasting excellence within aerospace and defense. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage risks, enhance processes, and ensure SIOP governance while deliverin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Elevate healthcare technology by leading the systems engineering for a fully autonomous medication dispensing system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction of a fully autonomous medication dispensing system. Shape safety strategies, regulatory compliance, and system architecture while mentoring engineers and influencing produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $221K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical interconnect systems for high-performance optical systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful product development from concept to field supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the design and development of advanced VLEO spacecraft, ensuring seamless integration and performance through collaboration, analysis, and innovative problem-solving acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $169K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative geospatial intelligence solutions. As part of a dynamic software development Scrum team, you'll enhance critical national security missions through cutting-edg...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Develop innovative software solutions for the F-35 Common Reprogramming Tool, enhancing mission data generation through modernized microservices architecture in an Agile environment, while collaborati...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $169K *

Elevate software solutions by leading development activities, designing and debugging applications, and ensuring adherence to standards throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to tackle compl...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $169K *

Transform software development by designing, coding, and testing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and effective processes throughout the development lifecycle, add...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative software solutions. Lead development activities, design and debug applications, and ensure adherence to standards while collaborating in a fa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Join our team to design, build, and maintain data processing solutions using Python and Rust. Collaborate with engineers to enhance infrastructure and automate workflows, contributing to AI/ML analysi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by designing, testing, and debugging innovative solutions. Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver high-quality so...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $150K *

Shape the future of secure software delivery by integrating proactive security measures into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless collaboration between development, cybersecurity, and IT operations for...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $188K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and enhance high-rate data processing systems using C++ and AWS technologies, ensuring efficient microservice integration and robust cloud messagi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $188K *

Transform software development by designing and optimizing high-rate data processing pipelines using C++ and AWS technologies. Collaborate on microservice integration and enhance system performance th...

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.