Flock Safety

Director, Field Operations

Flock Safety

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per year

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About the role

  • You'll lead regional technicians, third-party installation partners, and specialized centers of excellence — ensuring flawless installations, high device uptime, and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Partnering closely with Central Ops, Regional Ops, Product, and Customer Success, you’ll own the metrics that matter: installation SLAs, first-time fix rates, technician productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction — all directly tied to our growth.
  • Gain field exposure, build cross-functional relationships, analyze performance, and identify quick wins.
  • Implement KPIs and accountability rhythms.
  • Strengthen leadership bench and address talent gaps.
  • Establish training standards and define long-term strategy.
  • Execute strategic initiatives.
  • Optimize contractor and regional coverage model.
  • Align OKRs, budget, and operating cadence to drive performance at scale.

Requirements

  • 10+ years leading field service operations (B2G, hardware/IoT, or infrastructure preferred)
  • 5+ years managing multi-level, geographically distributed teams; blended first/third-party models a plus
  • Proven track record recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing field teams
  • Experience building scalable training and certification programs
  • Deep commitment to safety and compliance
  • Strong expertise in field service systems, workforce optimization, and quality management
  • Proven ownership of core KPIs: cycle time, first-time fix, utilization, quality, and device reliability
  • Skilled at balancing service quality with cost efficiency
  • Experience managing contractor performance and vendor negotiations
  • Builds strong feedback loops with Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Success
  • Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed environments
  • Experience managing significant operating budgets or P&L
  • Data-driven operator who translates analytics into action
  • Executive presence with ability to navigate high-stakes customer situations
  • Willing to travel (~25%)
  • Working knowledge of hardware installation, electrical systems, networking, and device deployment
  • Experience with IoT or physical infrastructure environments preferred
  • Familiarity with permitting and municipal workflows a plus
Benefits
  • Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
  • Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
  • Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
  • Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
  • Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
  • Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
  • Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
  • ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
  • WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
  • Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, and so much more.
  • Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
field service operationsworkforce optimizationquality managementtraining programsKPI managementhardware installationelectrical systemsnetworkingdevice deploymentIoT
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationdata-driven decision makingcustomer relationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem solvingcommunicationfeedback managementbudget managementexecutive presence