Proven track record of leading full lifecycle implementations
Understanding of core ERP concepts, especially in HR, payroll, or finance
PMP certification or equivalent is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Responsibilities
Manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned work-streams
Collaborate with business process owners to define requirements and configure systems
Lead and guide a team of business analysts within assigned work-streams
Proactively identify and manage risks, escalating issues as necessary
Coordinate with external partners for technical integrations
Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders
Maintain accurate project documentation
Participate in the development and execution of test plans for assigned work-streams
Benefits
Remote work opportunity within the United States
Travel every other week to support client engagements and team events
Opportunity to work on critical financial ERP implementations
Collaboration with diverse stakeholders and teams
Professional development through hands-on experience with IBM Maximo
Full Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Maximo Consultant to join our Project Delivery team. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will own and execute the multiple critical work-streams within the overall system implementation and its associated integrations. This role demands strong project management skills, the ability to manage a team and budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. It requires a focus on delivering results within defined timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Work-stream Ownership: Manage the detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned work-stream(s) of the financial ERP implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan.
Process Management: Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in your designated area(s).
Team Management: Lead and guide a team of business analysts and other project team members within your assigned work-stream(s).
Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks within assigned work-streams. Escalate potential impact on the broader project to the Program Manager. Develop and implement solutions to keep your project components on track.
Partner Coordination: Where required, work with external partners to manage technical integrations and align on requirements.
Communication: Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager, team members, and other project stakeholders.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation as per defined standards.
Testing and Validation: Participate in the development of test plans for assigned work-stream(s). Support execution of testing and UAT, ensuring issues are addressed.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, including 3 - 5 years of hands-on IBM Maximo experience and a proven track record of leading full lifecycle implementations from planning through go-live and stabilization.
Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core ERP concepts and familiarity with work-stream areas like HR, payroll, or finance is desirable.
Certifications: PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at working with both technical and business teams.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
Location: Remote within the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel every other week as needed to support client engagements, project milestones, and team events.
