
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
Job Level
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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