Field Operations Coordinator / Operations Manager

TSMG
Japan
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing distributed field teams in automotive or logistics environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a history of managing large-scale distributed field teams in logistics or automotive domains
    — “Experience managing distributed field teams is highly preferred.”
  • Individuals who have coordinated daily operations and maintained operational reporting systems
    — “Organize team schedules, assignments, and operational activities.”
  • Those with a track record of resolving operational issues and suggesting proactive solutions
    — “Identify operational issues and coordinate timely resolutions.”

Things to consider

  • Long-term project commitment is expected, which may require extended engagement with the team
    — “Availability for long-term cooperation throughout the project.”
  • The role may require adapting to frequent changes in project requirements and priorities
    — “Adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and operational circumstances.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to organize schedules and maintain operational KPIs using Excel/Google Sheets
    — “Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation using Excel/Google Sheets.”
  • Showcase your proactive risk identification and solution development in past projects
    — “Identify potential operational risks and proactively suggest solutions.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to monitor and report on task completion and project progress
    — “Monitor project progress, attendance, task completion, and operational KPIs.”
  • Demonstrate your comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
    — “Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing operational environment.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • coordinated field operations
  • resolved operational issues
Typical background
field operationsproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project CoordinationField OperationsFleet OperationsLogisticsData CollectionProject ManagementPeople Management

Preferred

Automotive ProjectsVehicle Testing

Stack & domain

ExcelGoogle SheetsOrganizationalProblem-solvingCommunicationField OperationsLogisticsData Collection

About the role

Original posting from TSMG via Lever

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Field Operations Coordinator / Operations Manager to support the day-to-day execution of a large-scale field project.

The ideal candidate has a background in operations, project coordination, or project management, with strong organizational and people-management skills. Experience managing distributed field teams is highly preferred.

You will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, supporting field team members, monitoring schedules and reporting, resolving operational issues, and escalating critical matters when needed.

Candidates with experience in field operations, automotive projects, fleet operations, logistics, data collection, or similar operational environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and oversee day-to-day field operations throughout the project.
  • Manage communication and coordination with distributed field teams.
  • Organize team schedules, assignments, and operational activities.
  • Monitor project progress, attendance, task completion, and operational KPIs.
  • Collect, review, and maintain operational reports and project data.
  • Identify operational issues and coordinate timely resolutions.
  • Handle escalations and communicate critical issues to project management.
  • Support field team members with operational questions and day-to-day challenges.
  • Ensure that project processes and operational requirements are followed consistently.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation using Excel/Google Sheets.
  • Identify potential operational risks and proactively suggest solutions.
  • Adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and operational circumstances.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience in operations, project coordination, or project management.
  • Experience managing distributed field teams is highly preferred.
  • Strong people management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coordinate daily operations, schedules, reporting, and escalations.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing operational environment.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets and operational reporting.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Availability for long-term cooperation throughout the project.

Preferred Background:

  • Field operations
  • Automotive projects
  • Fleet operations
  • Logistics and transportation
  • Data collection projects
  • Vehicle testing
  • Field service operations
  • Workforce or field team management
  • Large-scale distributed operations
  • Other similar operational environments

What We Offer:

  • Long-term cooperation for the duration of the project.
  • Opportunity to work on an international, large-scale operational project.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
  • Collaboration with international project and field teams.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of operational processes and contribute to project success.

Source: TSMG careers (Lever)

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