Senior Project Manager, IT/facilities & Data Center Infrastructure

EIRE Systems is seeking a
Senior Project Manager
(IT/Facilities and Data Center Infrastructure projects) to lead the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical data center fit-out projects in Japan. Acting as the single Network/IT technical point of contact and owner's representative project manager, you will partner with our managed service provider team to drive projects from planning through handover — bringing best-practice expertise, technical leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality at every stage.
Why Join Us

• Lead high-visibility projects for a global internet technology giant.
• Be at the forefront of Japan's rapidly expanding data center market.
• Work with a high-performing managed service provider team applying global best practices locally.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center technical fit-out projects, supporting the Regional PM from planning through handover to Operations.
• Act as the primary NW/IT point-of-contact and our clients’ representative Project Manager, connecting local and cross-functional teams across the Client's organization.
• Manage stakeholders —General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Telecoms Contractors, 3rd party contractors, and Client operations teams — keeping everyone aligned to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Drive schedule and materials management for campus and server-side network rooms, server floors, cluster fit-outs, fiber routing, cable trays, rack layouts, and connectivity, including owner-purchased materials.
• Propel procurement — vendor pre-qualification, bid management, evaluation, and recommendations. Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure all guidelines, best practices, and procedures are followed.
• Oversee commercial, cost, and contract management, including change orders, claims, payment applications, and site-level contract administration.
• Manage risk and quality meetings and reviews, manage procedures for obtaining permits and approvals, and support commissioning, EHS, and documentation controls, across the project lifecycle.
• Lead inspections, site walks, punch list clearance, and closed loop learning to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Maintain project controls and reporting using tools, aligned to Client's standards (such as PEP, constructable schedule, procurement strategy outline, Project Manual compliance).

What You'll Bring

• Professional level English and Japanese language ability to interface with both local contractors and global Client teams.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering data center, IT infrastructure, and/or mission-critical facility fit-out projects.
• Hands-on experience functioning as the owner's representative and Network/IT infrastructure technical point-of-contact on large-scale construction or fit-out projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of data center infrastructure — campus and server-side network rooms, server floors, fiber cable routing, cable trays, rack layouts, connectivity, and other IT/facilities components.
• Demonstrated capability across commercial, cost, contract, risk, procurement, quality, and commissioning management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Eligibility to work full-time in Japan AND willingness to commute to the work-sites (primarily Inzai in Chiba, Japan)

Nice to Have

• Experience with hyperscale or enterprise data center programs.
• Familiarity with construction permitting and authority engagement, specifically in Japan.
• Working knowledge of CAD/BIM environments and Japan-applicable EHS frameworks.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.

Working Conditions

• Based in Tokyo, Japan with regular onsite presence at data center construction and fit-out sites.
• Site walks, inspections, and surveys are part of the role; PPE will be required.
• Extended hours may be needed during critical milestones, commissioning, and handover.