IBM Maximo Implementation Consultant

Marathon TS; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS is seeking an experienced IBM Maximo Implementation Consultant to support Maximo initiatives for a Maryland state transportation customer. The role focuses on implementation, administration, and continuous improvement, acting as a bridge between technical teams and business users.

The ideal candidate has strong Maximo experience (or similar EAM), with project management skills and a track record of improving asset management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years involved in enterprise software implementation or asset management.
• Experience leading software implementation projects and coordinating stakeholders.
• Ability to translate requirements into functional specifications and configurations.
• Experience with end-user training and system adoption support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support IBM Maximo implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate Maximo-related projects and system enhancements.
• Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Translate business needs into functional specs and implementation plans.
• Participate in upgrades, testing, and deployment activities.
• Support site administration and data quality initiatives.
• Develop training materials for new and existing users.
• Identify risks and document project progress.

Skills

IBM Maximo

Enterprise Asset Management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Data migration

Business process improvement

Requirements gathering

Technical-to-business translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IS, Business

Tools

BIRT

QBR

SQL databases

Job description

Marathon TS is seeking an experienced IBM Maximo Implementation Consultant to support the ongoing enhancement, administration, and implementation of Maximo-related initiatives for a Maryland state transportation customer. The consultant will support the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of IBM Maximo, serving as a key liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and end users. This position emphasizes enterprise software implementation, project coordination, business process improvement, and asset management operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong implementation and project management experience, preferably with IBM Maximo or a comparable Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing improvement of IBM Maximo enterprise asset management solutions.
• Coordinate Maximo-related projects, implementation activities, system enhancements, and business process improvements.
• Serve as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, end users, technical teams, and centralized Maximo administration.
• Gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications, system configurations, and implementation plans.
• Participate in software upgrades, system testing, patch validation, and deployment initiatives.
• Support Maximo site administration, including user security, access permissions, troubleshooting, and application support.
• Coordinate data quality initiatives, including data mapping, migration, validation, and integration with existing systems.
• Support asset management workflows involving work orders, preventive maintenance, fleet operations, facilities, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Assist with reporting requirements, dashboards, and operational analysis using Maximo reporting tools, including BIRT and QBR.
• Work with operational managers and supervisors to improve maintenance workflows, asset tracking, and data accuracy.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to new and existing Maximo users.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, governance activities, and project status discussions.
• Identify implementation risks, recommend corrective actions, and document project progress and resolutions.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure implementation activities align with organizational requirements and established best practices.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in enterprise software implementation, systems consulting, asset management, or a related role.
• Strong experience supporting software implementation projects, including requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, testing, and deployment.
• Experience coordinating projects and working directly with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Understanding of enterprise asset management systems, operational workflows, and business process improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience providing end-user support, training, and system adoption assistance.
• 7–10 years of relevant Maximo experience and implementations may substitute for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo 7.6.x implementation, configuration, or administration.
• Experience with Maximo Transportation and Control Desk add-ons.
• Familiarity with Maximo reporting tools, including BIRT and QBR.
• Understanding of fleet maintenance, facilities management, and preventive maintenance workflows.
• Experience with SQL databases, data migration, and enterprise system integrations.
• Familiarity with EzMaxMobile or similar mobile work management applications.
• Knowledge of GeoNexus or comparable data integration platforms.
• Project management certification or master's degree.