IBM Consulting is focused on building long-term client relationships and driving meaningful change through innovative solutions. The Maximo Project Manager will lead end-to-end implementation, upgrade, and enhancement projects for the IBM Maximo asset management platform, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions while managing cross-functional teams and client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full lifecycle Maximo projects from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, cutover, go-live, and post-deployment support
- Develop detailed project plans including WBS, schedules, resource plans, cost estimates, and risk mitigation strategies
- Direct project prioritization, estimation, quality control, and governance for Maximo workstreams
- Facilitate client meetings and workshops, ensuring clear alignment between business needs and technical requirements
- Provide regular status reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders
- Drive adherence to project management best practices, including PMP methodologies and Agile frameworks
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, architects, functional analysts, and business SMEs
- Identify project risks and issues, drive resolution, and ensure proactive communication
- Stay current on Maximo product releases, industry trends, and best practices to guide solution decisions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to methodology enhancements
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, including delivery of at least three full‑cycle IBM Maximo projects
- Hands‑on experience applying both traditional (PMP) and Agile methodologies to Maximo programs
- Prior experience serving as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical lead within Maximo projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor junior team members
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, able to address issues across people, process, and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- IBM Certified Deployment Professional – Maximo Asset Management or equivalent certification
- Experience in asset‑intensive industries such as utilities, transportation, oil and gas, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with project management tools including MS Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms
- Experience with client-focused, complex consulting and implementation-centric engagements, handling tasks independently and effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Ability to work independently on tasks, utilizing expertise in IBM Maximo to drive high-quality technical implementation and deliver successful outcomes