Field Operations Manager

Fluidscapes Consultants (opc); Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidscapes Consultants (opc) is seeking a seasoned Field Operations Leader to direct strategy, planning, and execution across multiple accounts and regions. The role requires coordinating field teams, logistics, vendors, and event schedules to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

You will oversee large-scale rallies, roadshows, and multi-day campaigns, manage budgets and asset management, and act as escalation point for on-ground issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning field ops across multiple regions.
• Budgeting, cost control, and vendor negotiation required.
• Proven track record managing dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of field production equipment and assets.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work long hours.
• Strong crisis and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, and execution of field operations across accounts.
• Manage field teams, logistics, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate large-scale events and campaigns.
• Monitor performance and ensure quality across locations.
• Provide field readiness and status reports to leadership.
• Conduct post-event reviews and drive improvements.

Skills

Multi-location ops

Resource planning

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Team management

Crisis management

Travel readiness

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Scheduling tools

Logistics software

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of field operations across multiple accounts, regions, and concurrent campaigns. Manage field teams, resources, logistics, vendors, and event schedules while ensuring consistent execution quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Field Strategy & Planning

• Develop field operations strategy for large-scale, multi-region campaigns.
• Plan and allocate crews, equipment, and vehicles across simultaneous events.
• Develop standardized SOPs, checklists, and field processes.
• Forecast operational costs and prepare budgets with the Account Management team.

Team & Regional Management

• Lead and mentor Field Managers and Field Coordinators across regions.
• Deploy and reallocate photographers, videographers, and field executives based on campaign priorities.
• Monitor performance and ensure consistent quality across locations.

Large-Scale Event Operations

• Oversee rallies, roadshows, multi-day campaign tours, and other major events.
• Coordinate field requirements with Creative and Broadcasting teams.
• Act as the escalation point for on-ground crises, security concerns, and last-minute changes.
• Conduct post-event reviews and drive process improvements.

Vendor, Equipment & Logistics Management

• Manage and negotiate with equipment rental, transport, and local logistics vendors.
• Plan equipment and inventory requirements across multiple field teams.
• Ensure vendor quality, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics across rural and urban locations.

Stakeholder & Client Coordination

• Coordinate with Account Managers and client-side campaign teams on field requirements and timelines.
• Provide field readiness reports, operational updates, and status reports to leadership.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in multi-location field operations and resource planning.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
• Proven experience managing dispersed, multi-regional teams.
• Strong understanding of field production equipment, logistics, inventory, and asset management.
• Ability to manage risks, resolve conflicts, and handle high-pressure live-event situations.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including to rural constituencies and at short notice.
• Comfortable working extended hours, weekends, and during long campaign tours.

Technical Skills

• Multi-location Field Operations
• Resource & Crew Planning
• Budget Forecasting & Cost Control
• Vendor & Contract Negotiation
• Team & Performance Management
• Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
• Equipment & Inventory Planning
• Political Campaign Calendar Management
• Stakeholder & Client Communication
• SOP & Process Development
• Security & Protocol Coordination
• Scheduling & Project Management Tools
• Post-event Reporting & Analysis
• Travel & Logistics Coordination
• Local Language Proficiency

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and decisiveness under pressure.
• Calm, solution-oriented approach to operational crises.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across locations.
• High flexibility and willingness to travel extensively.
• Discretion and political neutrality when handling sensitive assignments.
• Strong ownership and execution mindset.