Project Manager IBM Maximo

Full Time Contract

Title: Project Manager IBM Maximo
Compensation: Up to $85/HR Commensurate with experience
Location: Onsite/Summerville, NJ
Length of Contract: Up to 1 Year

Position Summary
The IBM Maximo Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of Maximo-related projects across pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, facilities, utilities, and engineering functions. This role ensures that Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) initiatives support business objectives, regulatory compliance requirements, operational excellence, and digital transformation strategies.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and optimization projects related to IBM Maximo.
• Develop project charters, business cases, project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Facilitate project governance meetings and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and business requirements.

Maximo Program Management

• Oversee configuration and deployment of Maximo modules including Asset Management, Work Management, Preventive Maintenance, Calibration, Inventory Management, Procurement, and Mobile solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance and asset management processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for system optimization and automation.
• Support integration of Maximo with ERP, MES, SCADA, LIMS, and other enterprise systems.

Pharmaceutical Compliance & Validation

• Ensure all projects comply with GxP, GMP, FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including validation planning, testing, documentation, and approvals.
• Support audit readiness and inspection activities related to computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ensure adherence to data integrity principles and quality management system requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business users, IT teams, engineering groups, and external partners.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, statements of work, and service delivery.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Drive user adoption through training, communication, and change management initiatives.
• Financial & Resource Management
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure requests.
• Monitor project costs and resource utilization.
• Identify and escalate project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective allocation of internal and external resources.

Global & Cross-Cultural Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams across multiple sites, regions, and time zones.
• Foster strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, and external partners from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Facilitate global project meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions while ensuring inclusive participation and alignment across international teams.
• Promote knowledge sharing, standardization, and best practices across global pharmaceutical operations.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and adaptability when managing stakeholders, communications, and project priorities in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience supporting enterprise systems in regulated industries.
• 3+ years of experience with IBM Maximo implementations, upgrades, or support programs.
• Strong understanding of asset management, maintenance, reliability, and facilities management processes.
• Experience managing projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) and GAMP 5.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience integrating Maximo with SAP, Oracle, MES, LIMS, or other enterprise platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT. RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.