Project Manager, Technical Operations

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 hiring talented and passionate people to join our team to help us continue our rapid growth. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Technical Operations team, focusing on the deployment and management of our equipment. This role involves extensive on-site work, coordinating with contractors, and collaborating with the sales team to design and implement solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and optimize our deployment processes and solutions, ensuring high standards and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in technical operations, project management, or a related field, preferably in IoT or construction technology.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in IoT device installation, network management, and familiarity with thermal sensors and occupancy detection systems.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading projects from inception to completion.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contractors.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• Previous experience in contractor management and training programs.
• Certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or relevant technical fields.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Deployments: Lead and manage on-site installations of Butlr’s equipment, ensuring successful and timely deployments.
• Project Management: Oversee all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource allocation to monitoring progress and closing projects.
• Contractor Management: Identify, engage, and manage contractors for installation projects, ensuring adherence to Butlr’s high standards.
• Solution Design: Work closely with the sales team to design and propose technical solutions that meet customer needs.
• Technical Resource: Serve as a technical resource during project planning and execution, providing expertise and support to ensure project success.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve deployment processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Travel: Expected 50% travel to various project sites for installations, contractor management, and quality assurance. As we improve our contractor relationships and training, this travel is expected to decrease. Part of this role involves working with contractors to expand their capabilities, enabling us to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary:  $120k - $160k

Location:  This role is hybrid, based in our office in Burlingame, CA

Travel: Required

Benefits:

• World-class team with low ego.
• A work environment that is flexible
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities

Why working at Butlr is great!

We are building a culture that puts people first! We’re a team of engaging, motivated, and intelligent problem-solvers who are committed to making an impact. We believe in fostering a culture of healthy work-life balance, and we encourage an inviting, collaborative, fun work environment.

Butlr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

Disclaimers

Butlr provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.