Maximo – Solution Architect

Role Overview

• Define and own the enterprise architecture for IBM Maximo solutions, including high-level design, reference architecture, integration patterns, data models, security models, and scalability frameworks
• Lead strategic road mapping, solution visioning, and long-term modernization efforts (e.g., Maximo 7.6 → MAS 8.x/9.x migrations, cloud adoption)
• Conduct current-state assessments, fit/gap analysis, feasibility studies, and risk evaluations; develop comprehensive architectural blueprints and transition roadmaps
• Architect end-to-end integrations using Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), MEA, OSLC, REST APIs, Kafka, or other ESBs; design patterns for ERP (SAP, Oracle), GIS, SCADA, IoT platforms, and mobility solutions
• Provide architectural governance across projects: review detailed designs, enforce standards, ensure alignment with IBM best practices, enterprise IT policies, and industry frameworks
• Lead complex technical decisions around performance optimization, high availability, security architecture, data migration strategy, and cloud-native deployments
• Collaborate with key level stakeholders, program managers, and cross-functional teams to translate business vision into technical architecture and value realization
• Ensure compliance, auditability, and regulatory alignment in highly regulated industries

Requirements

• 12+ -15 years of progressive experience with IBM Maximo, including at least 6+ years in architect-level roles leading enterprise-scale implementations, upgrades, and transformations
• Extensive expertise across Maximo versions: 7.1-7.6, Maximo Asset Management 8.x, Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 8.x/9.x, and related components
• Deep architectural knowledge of: Maximo core architecture, data model, and extensibility points
• Integration patterns and technologies (MIF, MEA, REST/OSLC, web services, middleware)
• Automation Scripting, Java customizations, MBO extensions, workflows, escalations
• Database design (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server), performance tuning, and large-scale data migration
• Security, HA/DR, cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Proven success leading major Maximo migrations, cloud transitions, or multi-instance consolidations
• Strong understanding of EAM/APM business processes and industry-specific requirements
• Excellent strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
• Ability to operate independently at the enterprise level while collaborating in global, matrixed organization
• IBM certifications: IBM Certified Solution Architect (preferred)
• Familiarity with complementary technologies: GIS (Esri), SCADA, ERP integrations, mobility platforms (preferred)
• Domain expertise in utilities, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or public infrastructure (preferred)
• Prior experience leading architecture practices, COEs, or governance boards (preferred)
• Exposure to agile/DevOps methodologies in large-scale EAM programs (preferred)

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• ERP
• IoT
• Java
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Oracle
• SQL

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility