Maximo Product Owner - Rail Industry

Ventula Consulting; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

A leading rail operator is seeking a skilled Maximo Product Owner to manage asset management systems. Responsibilities include engaging with users, configuring Maximo, and overseeing a major transformation programme. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of IBM Maximo and experience in the rail or transport industry. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 with a car allowance, based in Crewe, Doncaster, or Toton.

Qualifications

• Strong functional knowledge of IBM Maximo.
• Experience gathering user requirements and translating them into system changes.
• Confident liaising with third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with end users across operations and engineering.
• Configure Maximo to meet evolving needs.
• Shape the future roadmap of the platform.
• Act as the key link between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Translate user needs into practical system changes.
• Lead a major systems transformation programme.

Skills

Strong functional knowledge of IBM Maximo

Experience gathering user requirements

Confident liaising with third-party suppliers

Understanding of asset management processes

Industry experience in transport or rail

Job description

Overview

Maximo Product Owner - Rail Industry Leader - Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance

Location: Crewe, Doncaster or Toton

We are working with a leading rail operator specialising in freight, infrastructure, and passenger charter services, who are seeking a skilled and proactive individual with experience of Maximo Asset Management systems.

This role is the key link between business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party suppliers responsible for translating user needs into practical system changes while ensuring Maximo supports wider business and maintenance strategy. The business is undertaking a major systems transformation programme and you will have overall responsibility for the continued evolution of Maximo.

You’ll engage with end users across operations and engineering, configure Maximo to meet evolving needs, and shape the future roadmap of the platform to align with business goals. This is a hands-on and strategic role, with a strong focus on stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with end users across operations and engineering
• Configure Maximo to meet evolving needs
• Shape the future roadmap of the platform to align with business goals
• Act as the key link between business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party suppliers
• Translate user needs into practical system changes while ensuring Maximo supports wider business and maintenance strategy
• Lead a major systems transformation programme and oversee the continued evolution of Maximo
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Strong functional knowledge of IBM Maximo
• Experience gathering user requirements and translating them into system changes
• Confident liaising with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Understanding of asset management processes and how Maximo supports them
• Industry experience in transport, rail, infrastructure, or similar asset-heavy environments

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + benefits

Location: Crewe, Doncaster or Toton (hybrid)

Other details

• Job function: Product Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage