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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$125K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive system-level integration of cutting-edge electronic payloads. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless functionality and reliability in next-gen technologies, whi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $299K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee system integration for satellite communications, driving technical product development and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance subs...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $299K *

Lead system integration efforts for satellite communications, driving design evolution and ensuring robust interface definitions. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and enhance subsystem capab...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $299K *

Drive system integration for satellite communications, leading technical development and analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance designs, manage baselines, and ensure compliance while mitigating...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative systems architecture for government projects, utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to gather requirements, creat...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Lead critical Systems Engineering initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders, managing requirements, and supporting integration efforts in a dynamic environment. Drive project success through effe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Drive mission-critical systems engineering efforts, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and maintain cross-domain technologies while ensuring compliance and security in a dynamic environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and maintenance of complex network systems, ensuring optimal performance and seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and provide technical s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$171K - $223K *

Drive mission success by troubleshooting Linux systems, automating processes, and providing hands-on engineering support. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure and efficient operations in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining complex IT systems. Leverage your expertise to ensure optimal performance, security, and functionality while mentoring junior staff and managi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing IT systems, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with junior staff, lead projects, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $156K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead advanced systems engineering tasks, including requirements engineering, integration, and risk management. Mentor junior engineers while driving project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $142K *

Join our Systems Engineering team to drive digital transformation through model-based systems engineering. Collaborate across domains to develop complex system models, ensuring efficiency and interope...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Partner with us to drive systems integration for the D5LE2 Missile Program, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless flight system design and execution while mentoring junior engineers in Model-B...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Empower innovation by leading systems engineering efforts, ensuring seamless integration and validation of complex systems while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints across all project p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Shape and optimize diagnostics software for avionics systems, ensuring robust development and testing across multiple aircraft configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet st...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer requirements into comprehensive systems solutions, ensuring effective integration and validation across all product levels while managing technica...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Transform the future of avionics systems by developing and optimizing diagnostics software for the MH-60R/S platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust system integration, testing, and documen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the planning and execution of F-35 testing processes, ensuring integration across engineering teams. Collaborate on test plans, oversee lab readiness, and generate reports to assess product quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Innovate total systems solutions through technical planning, integration, and analysis. Collaborate across design, test, and logistics to ensure reliability and maintainability while adhering to cost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and testing of advanced F-35 sensor systems. Drive technical test planning, execution, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, ensuring m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions to enhance system verification and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot complex systems, ensuring operational readiness...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining complex network systems. This role involves supervising hardware changes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal perfor...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.