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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$104K - $194K *

Champion your career by leading systems engineering efforts to enhance missile defense capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions and drive innovation in syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Unlock potential by advancing Missile Defense System capabilities through systems engineering analysis, performance evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective test e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Innovate your career by leading cross-functional teams to develop scalable applications. Drive technical excellence through mentorship, code optimization, and strategic direction while leveraging cutt...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize application experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing innovative user interfaces, and architecting scalable systems while mentoring peers and driving technical in...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive systems engineering efforts by applying engineering principles and leading tasks to meet customer requirements. Engage in analysis, design, and verification activities across various hardware ty...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Engineer robust Kubernetes orchestration strategies across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex deployment challenges and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on developing embedded software systems. Contribute to mission-critical projects through the entire software lifecycle, from architecture to imp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded software systems by leading design, development, and integration efforts. Collaborate across the software lifecycle to enhance mission-critical programs and ensure robust...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Advance national security space programs by serving as a key technical advisor, leading mission integration, and ensuring operational success from concept to launch and beyond...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as an Operations Engineer, driving MES enhancements and optimizing manufacturing processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality and reliability while fostering a cultu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $150K *

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and optimize systems while...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $220K *

Champion innovative solutions in systems engineering, driving technical integrity and quality across critical national security programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance and deli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $285K *

Pioneer innovative solutions for U.S. Air Force missions by leading cross-functional teams to develop integrated system architectures that meet evolving operational needs and drive technical strategy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing and executing complex system integration projects, ensuring technical specifications and customer requirements are met while navigating cost and schedule constraints. Drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $123K *

Transform manufacturing processes and enhance production excellence in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement improvements for EO/IR imagi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $239K *

Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering efforts by enforcing best practices, guiding team development, and managing requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and del...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex system engineering challenges by integrating advanced IT solutions and developing enterprise architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational capabilities meet mission...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $210K *

Champion the integration of space operations systems by providing expertise in requirements development, systems design, and tactical analysis, ensuring streamlined delivery and operational excellence...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$188K - $235K *

Join a team that's defining the future of data center architecture. Lead evaluations of next-generation technologies and integrate diverse engineering domains, guiding innovations from pilot to hypers...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Help us transform mission planning solutions as a Principal Systems Engineer, driving Agile development and engineering analysis to create innovative capabilities and ensure compliance with standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space systems engineering. Contribute to the development, integration, and verification of cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with diverse teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $226K *

Unlock potential by leading complex MBSE and DE projects, enhancing systems engineering practices across diverse space and defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $226K *

Empower your career by leading complex MBSE and DE projects, enhancing systems engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure mission success in space an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $149K *

Accelerate your career by joining our Engineering team to support innovative projects in fiber connectivity, network engineering, and automation. Ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn across...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $149K *

Unlock potential by joining our Engineering team to support diverse projects in fiber connectivity, network engineering, and automation. Ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn and contribute...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.