Principal Maximo Solutions Architect & Technical Program Manager

Randstad is seeking a highly skilled Principal Maximo Solutions Architect & Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) transformation initiatives for our premier client in Washington, D.C. This dual-function role acts as a critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, combining deep expertise in IBM Maximo/MAS architectural design with end-to-end technical program leadership across engineering, cloud infrastructure, security, and enterprise integration teams. The ideal candidate will govern multi-workstream technical programs, oversee complex integrations with systems like SAP, lead modernization efforts (such as Maximo 7.6.x to MAS upgrades and cloud migrations), and drive technical decision-making to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions.

Location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

Job type: Contract

Salary: $75 - 85 per hour

Work hours: 9am to 5pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership & Governance

• Architectural Oversight: Evaluate, design, and guide complex, multi-tiered enterprise application architectures across application, integration, database, and cloud infrastructure layers.
• Design Reviews: Review and challenge technical design decisions across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to minimize technical debt and maximize long-term maintainability.
• Enterprise Alignment: Ensure all technical solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security frameworks, operational readiness standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Escalation & Root Cause Analysis: Serve as the senior escalation point for high-priority production issues, driving thorough root-cause analysis and long-term remediation strategies.

Technical Program Management & Execution

• Program Ownership: Drive end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream technical programs, coordinating across engineering, infrastructure, security, operations, and business units.
• Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain integrated program roadmaps, defining milestones, resource allocation, critical dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Reporting: Facilitate technical decision-making forums, align cross-functional teams on delivery commitments, and provide transparent executive status reporting on progress, risks, and budget/scope tradeoffs.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead post-delivery reviews and retrospectives to translate lessons learned into improved program execution standards.

Qualifications:

Technical & Domain Expertise

IBM Maximo / MAS Mastery: Demonstrated expertise architecting and implementing comprehensive IBM Maximo solutions (v6.x through MAS 9) across core modules including Asset Management, Work Management, Inventory Control, Procurement, Preventive Maintenance, Mobile Applications, Health, Monitor, Predict, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF).

Enterprise Integrations: Deep experience designing and managing complex integrations between Maximo/MAS and enterprise platforms including SAP, SAP S/4HANA, PeopleSoft, Oracle Applications, Ariba, Supplier Master systems, REST services, JMS messaging, XML interfaces, and Ignition platforms.

Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization: Hands-on experience driving major transformation initiatives, including legacy Maximo-to-MAS migrations, cloud modernization on AWS, OpenShift/ROSA, and Amazon EKS, as well as database transitions (Oracle RDS, DB2, SQL Server) and SAML-based authentication integrations.

Enterprise Architecture Disciplines: Thorough understanding of cloud deployment patterns, disaster recovery planning, CI/CD pipeline implementation, performance tuning, and architectural governance.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

Executive Communication: Superior ability to translate highly complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights for non-technical leadership and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven track record of guiding cross-team alignment, keeping delivery unblocked, and holding multi-disciplinary teams accountable to project milestones.

Preferred Certifications & Programming Skills

Certifications: IBM Certified Deployment Professional (Maximo / MAS) is strongly preferred; AWS, OpenShift, or PMP/Agile certifications are a plus.

Technical Stack: Proficiency in Java, J2EE, Jython, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Oracle, DB2, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ServiceNow, and enterprise integration tools.

Skills:

Agile,RDS,AWS,cloud infrastructure,Cloud & Infrastructure,cloud modernization,CI/CD pipeline,database,disaster recovery,enterprise integration,enterprise application,XML,DB2,IBM Maximo,Proficiency in Java,JMS,J2EE,JavaScript,Jython,Kubernetes,SQL Server,Mobile Applications,OpenShift,Oracle Applications,Oracle,PeopleSoft,performance tuning,Python,REST services,SAP,Ariba,SAP S/4HANA,SQL,SAML,ServiceNow,Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),Integrations,complex integrations,technical debt,Executive Communication,technical decision-making,leadership,resilient,accountable,multi-disciplinary teams,AWS,architectural design,architecting,Enterprise Asset Management,Asset Management,budget,actionable business insights,Continuous Improvement,business strategy,Proficiency in Java,PMP,SQL,technical design,enterprise architecture,architectural governance,security frameworks,Ignition,infrastructure,remediation strategies,operational readiness,Preventive Maintenance,Procurement,Work Management,Agile certifications,risk mitigation strategies,regulatory requirements,resource allocation,risks,Root Cause Analysis,root-cause analysis,security,Inventory Control,Technical Program Management,technical leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Technical & Domain ExpertiseIBM Maximo / MAS Mastery: Demonstrated expertise architecting and implementing comprehensive IBM Maximo solutions (v6.x through MAS 9) across core modules including Asset Management, Work Management, Inventory Control, Procurement, Preventive Maintenance, Mobile Applications, Health, Monitor, Predict, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF).

Enterprise Integrations: Deep experience designing and managing complex integrations between Maximo/MAS and enterprise platforms including SAP, SAP S/4HANA, PeopleSoft, Oracle Applications, Ariba, Supplier Master systems, REST services, JMS messaging, XML interfaces, and Ignition platforms.

Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization: Hands-on experience driving major transformation initiatives, including legacy Maximo-to-MAS migrations, cloud modernization on AWS, OpenShift/ROSA, and Amazon EKS, as well as database transitions (Oracle RDS, DB2, SQL Server) and SAML-based authentication integrations.

Enterprise Architecture Disciplines: Thorough understanding of cloud deployment patterns, disaster recovery planning, CI/CD pipeline implementation, performance tuning, and architectural governance.

Soft Skills & Core CompetenciesExecutive Communication: Superior ability to translate highly complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights for non-technical leadership and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven track record of guiding cross-team alignment, keeping delivery unblocked, and holding multi-disciplinary teams accountable to project milestones.

Preferred Certifications & Programming SkillsCertifications: IBM Certified Deployment Professional (Maximo / MAS) is strongly preferred; AWS, OpenShift, or PMP/Agile certifications are a plus.Technical Stack: Proficiency in Java, J2EE, Jython, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Oracle, DB2, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ServiceNow, and enterprise integration tools.