Technical Project Manager (Contract) - Japan

About Us Butlr is on a mission to make the built environment people-aware. We live and work in houses and buildings that aren't aware of their inhabitants. We heat and cool spaces when no one is in them, clean areas that haven't been used, and lease office space that no one is using. Our vision is to enable smarter buildings and increase the quality of life while respecting privacy. Spun out of the MIT Media Lab in 2019 with offices in Silicon Valley and Boston, Butlr was founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs Honghao Deng and Jiani Zeng. Butlr pioneers in space occupancy and people sensing technologies and delivers rich spatial intelligence for workplace, retail, and healthcare use cases. We help customers revolutionize the way they operate in human-centric environments, ensuring efficiency and productivity at every step. We are backed by top venture capital institutions and strategic investors such as Foundry Group, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, E14 Fund, and Carrier, among others. We are recognized as one of Fast Company's "2024 Most Innovative Companies", Inc. Magazine's "2023 Best in Business'' (AI & Data Category), World Economic Forum's Top Innovator in YES San Francisco Challenge, among other awards/recognitions. We operate with top occupiers, landlords, care facilities, and service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional solutions and service to numerous prestigious customers, tech giants, and world's largest conglomerates and brands. We are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team to help us continue our rapid growth. About the Role: Butlr is seeking a Technical Project Manager (Contract) based in Japan to lead the execution of on-site sensor deployments and coordinate cross-functional activities from pre-sales through post-installation. This individual contributor role is pivotal to delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective projects while serving as the bridge between sales, operations, and the customer. As the Project Manager, you’ll scope projects, manage installation planning, oversee on-site execution, and ensure client satisfaction. You’ll also contribute to improving internal processes and documenting best practices to strengthen our global deployment capabilities. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in project management, technical installations, or field operations. Strong technical aptitude; familiarity with IoT, sensors, mesh networks, or smart building technologies. Ability to interpret architectural floor plans and construction documents. Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing directly with customers and executive stakeholders. Fluent in Japanese and proficient in English (written and spoken). Proficient in managing contractors, timelines, and budgets in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working independently and solving problems on-site. Basic technical troubleshooting skills; coding/API familiarity is a plus. Experience implementing technical products, with an engineering or technical degree, and strong background in project management in technology, construction, or smart infrastructure sectors is ideal. A natural problem solver with strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with executive-level customers and internal stakeholders. A self-starter, able to work independently, and proactive in problem-solving. Creative, adaptable, and responsive, especially when on-site with a customer or partner. Detail-oriented and eager to understand and apply our product in diverse customer environments. Responsibilities: Own end-to-end project execution in Japan, from pre-sales scoping to post-installation QA. Review architectural floor plans and site documentation to support quoting and planning. Collaborate with Sales to define technical requirements and accurately scope deployments. Plan and manage resources—including internal teams, external contractors, and material logistics—for on-si