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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$92K - $110K *

Lead cross-functional teams in developing system-level solutions for missile defense. Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering to analyze architecture impacts and coordinate technical specifications, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $215K *

Shape the future of aviation technology by leading ground systems integration, ensuring seamless operations and training for pilots using advanced simulators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by managing product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions that meet customer ne...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of missile defense by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative system-level solutions. Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering to analyze and enhance capabilities agai...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to applying systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality in deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Transform complex IT initiatives by guiding requirements gathering, implementation, and operational transition. Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to enhance enterprise services and impro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and integrating complex hybrid systems, overseeing the full development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $126K *

Grow your career with a dynamic engineering team, supporting secure networking technologies like SASE and SD-WAN. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance your skills in networking, system ad...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $260K *

Lead the design and maintenance of secure systems in diverse environments, ensuring they meet enterprise-scale requirements while driving automation and compliance. Collaborate on strategic A&A activi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize system performance by leading configuration management and technical oversight. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance operability and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $144K *

Advance systems engineering solutions for the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and manage engineering changes while ensuring com...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $144K *

Lead the charge in engineering solutions for advanced precision strike systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the Navy's air-to-ground missile capabilities while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and library services. This role involves hands-on systems engineering, from deployment to monitoring, ideal for early career candidates eag...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced weapon systems onto Navy platforms, ensuring technical compatibility and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support mission-critical oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Empower innovation by developing system-level artifacts and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve customer objectives. Join a dynamic team to build a new program and enhance customer relationship...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer requirements into comprehensive systems solutions. Engage in technical planning, integration, and analysis across all product lifecycle stages whi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving system integration and analysis across all phases of product development. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to translate customer requirements into effective solut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading systems integration and verification efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery of advanced hypersonic systems while managing technical challe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Drive technical planning and system integration to deliver effective solutions. Collaborate across all product lifecycle stages, ensuring customer requirements are met within technical, schedule, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Help us drive innovation by performing technical planning and system integration for complex aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with requirements and fostering collaboration across engineering dis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Drive innovative solutions as you shape system designs and lead integration efforts for advanced aerospace projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the engineering lifecycle to ta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

Analyze and enhance systems engineering processes to support Air Force DCGS. Collaborate with teams to optimize virtual infrastructures, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with engineering stan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining satellite technology by managing system requirements, collaborating with engineers, and driving projects from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with customer need...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying innovative software and hardware systems for transportation clients, ensuring seamless integration and successful implementation while maintaining comprehen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.