Regional Field Manager (Central/South America)

Windborne Systems
South America
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 70,000 - 110,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Training","Cross-cultural communication","Organization","Independent work"]

Manage field operations across Central and South America for a weather balloon program, serving as the on-the-ground extension of the Head of Launch. Lead and train a distributed team of launch contractors, stand up new launch sites, and ensure safety and compliance while operating high-altitude balloons and compressed gas equipment. Own site setup and performance tracking, handle complex international logistics like customs and equipment shipping, and improve operations through SOPs and training materials.

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Windborne Systems
Windborne Systems
12 hours ago

Regional Field Manager (Central/South America)

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Job Summary

Manage field operations across Central and South America for a weather balloon program, serving as the on-the-ground extension of the Head of Launch. Lead and train a distributed team of launch contractors, stand up new launch sites, and ensure safety and compliance while operating high-altitude balloons and compressed gas equipment. Own site setup and performance tracking, handle complex international logistics like customs and equipment shipping, and improve operations through SOPs and training materials.
Location: South America
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage an international team of launch contractors and resolve performance and interpersonal issues.
  • •Stand up and expand launch sites, including building physical sites and tracking site and operator performance.
  • •Handle complex international logistics such as customs clearance, equipment shipping, and vendor sourcing.
  • •Train and certify local launch contractors on operations, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • •Contribute to SOPs and site setup guides, while operating high-altitude weather balloons with strict safety compliance.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 70,000 - 110,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Paid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of operational field work in Central and South America.
  • •2+ years of supervisory or management experience, including training and onboarding contractors or employees.
  • •Fluency in bilingual English & Spanish and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
  • •Experience creating training programs, SOPs, and documentation in low-structure environments.
  • •Ability to work outdoors and support unusual hours, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Experience:5+ yearsField operationsLogisticsOperationsOutdoor work
Skills:LeadershipTrainingCross-cultural communicationOrganizationIndependent work
Languages:EnglishSpanish
Tech Stack:SOPsCustoms clearanceEquipment shippingCompressed gas equipment

Company Brief

Windborne Systems
Develops airborne systems and technologies for wind measurement, environmental monitoring, and renewable energy applications, focusing on hardware design, sensor integration, and data solutions to support wind resource assessment and operational monitoring.
Industry: Climate Tech
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