Maximo Functional Consultant

JJ Associates; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Maximo Functional Consultant to lead process design and solution delivery in IBM Maximo projects. The role requires over 5 years of experience in EAM processes and strong Maximo expertise. Candidates should be capable of translating business requirements into effective system configurations, engaging stakeholders, and facilitating workshops across various industries. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Maximo Functional Consultant.
• Strong understanding of EAM processes and best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement-gathering workshops in EAM domains.
• Produce functional design documents and configuration specifications.
• Configure Maximo modules including workflows and business rules.

Skills

EAM process consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Functional specification creation

Maximo configuration

Analytical skills

Tools

BPMN modelling

Visio

Job description

Job Title : Maximo Functional Consultant

Location : Remote, occasional travel to Leeds

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Our client is an innovative, IBM Gold Partner who pride themselves as a group of straight-talking, forward-thinking technologists who are looking to reshape the software and solution landscape within Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), ironing out inefficiencies through process simplification, use of technology, intelligent design, and innovative solutions.

Today, our client has grown into a highly skilled team of around 25 experts operating across the United Kingdom and Australia, enabling global reach combined with regional insight and on-the-ground support. Their mission is to transform EAM and adjacent technology landscapes through clarity, capability, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Maximo Functional Consultant to lead process design, functional configuration, and solution delivery across IBM Maximo projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong EAM knowledge, hands-on Maximo expertise, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical, effective system configurations.

You will work closely with clients, architects, and technical teams to design streamlined asset management processes and ensure successful project delivery across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate detailed requirement-gathering workshops across key EAM domains including Asset, Work Management, Inventory, Procurement, and Preventive Maintenance.
• Produce high-quality functional design documents (FSDs), process maps, and configuration specifications.
• Configure Maximo modules such as workflows, domains, escalations, security groups, automation scripts, and business rules.
• Support data migration initiatives, including data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and template creation.
• Work with technical teams to define and deliver integrations, enhancements, and custom logic where required.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script creation, execution oversight, and defect resolution.
• Deliver user training, knowledge-transfer sessions, and functional guidance materials.
• Provide post–go-live hypercare, issue resolution, and ongoing improvements to maximise system adoption.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience as a Maximo Functional Consultant, Business Analyst, or EAM process consultant.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) processes and best practices.
• Experience configuring Maximo with minimal reliance on custom code.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear and structured functional specifications.
• Skilled in documentation, training, and supporting operational teams.
• Understanding of Maximo data models, workflows, and integration concepts.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills (Bonus)

• Experience using BPMN modelling and process mapping tools such as Visio, Miro, or similar.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem).
• Sector experience in utilities, facilities management, transport, energy, or manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of SQL, reporting, KPIs, or light technical configuration.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to progress into senior functional or solution architecture roles.
• Exposure to innovative Maximo projects and industry-leading clients.
• A collaborative, supportive environment with strong delivery and technical capability