Maximo Product Manager
BCforward, Dallas, TX, United States
BC Forward is currently seeking for a highly motivated Maximo Product Manager for a Remote Role
Anticipated Start Date:
4/27/2026
Expected Duration:
12+ Months (W2 contract)
Job Type:
Contract
Role summary
We are seeking a tenured IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) / Maximo Product Manager with deep expertise across asset management, inventory management, procurement and work management to own strategy, product backlog, and stakeholder alignment for a large-scale multi-year Maximo program. This role requires strong client-facing communication, documentation and presentation development skills, proven ability to deliver end‑user and admin trainings, and experience operating in a consulting‑style environment across multiple stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Define and manage product scope, value cases, and release plans for all Maximo modules.
Partner with business leaders to define KPIs (e.g., schedule compliance, wrench time, backlog health, PM completion, MTTR/MTBF where applicable).
Define the Maximo product vision and roadmap aligned to business outcomes (reliability, maintenance execution, compliance, uptime).
Lead design and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end Maximo processes from request intake through closeout (intake, triage, approval, planning, scheduling, execution, completion, closeout).
Incorporate mobile execution considerations and optimize technician experience.
Translate operational needs into Maximo capabilities (configurations, automation, integrations, data standards) and orchestrate backlog/requirements, delivery and support validation, both SIT and UAT.
Run workshops across different stakeholder groups for requirement discovery, prioritization, design discussions, product backlog management and participate/support in different agile ceremonies.
Serve as primary liaison across business, operations and IT; enable training/adoption/change; and drive data quality standards plus reporting/dashboards and continuous improvement based on feedback and performance.
Required qualifications
At least 8+ years of experience with IBM Maximo (or MAS) in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated depth in Maximo (process + configuration) and associated maintenance operations practices.
Proven experience as a Product Manager / Product Owner / Functional Lead for Maximo implementations or run/operate programs.
Strong client-facing consulting experience (requirements facilitation, executive communication, multi-stakeholder alignment).
Hands‑on experience conducting training and developing training content for diverse user groups.
Familiarity with agile delivery methods and tools (e.g., Jira/Azure DevOps) and release management practices.
Preferred qualifications
IBM certification for Maximo/MAS
Agile certification
Experience with Maximo capabilities: Preventive Maintenance (PM), Planning & Scheduling, Inventory/Storeroom, Assets/Locations, Purchasing, mobile solutions, and reporting/analytics.
Exposure to regulated or asset‑intensive industries (utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, transportation, public sector).
MAS knowledge (where relevant): authentication/roles, environment management concepts, and upgrade considerations.
Core competencies
Communication & influence: can drive decisions with operators through executives.
Facilitation: runs workshops that yield clear outcomes and artifacts.
Pragmatic product thinking prioritizes for value, adoption, and operational feasibility.
Change leadership anticipates resistance and improves user experience through enablement.
Structured execution: manages dependencies, risks, and readiness without losing momentum.
Relationship building with different stakeholders.
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401(k).
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Anticipated Start Date:
4/27/2026
Expected Duration:
12+ Months (W2 contract)
Job Type:
Contract
Role summary
We are seeking a tenured IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) / Maximo Product Manager with deep expertise across asset management, inventory management, procurement and work management to own strategy, product backlog, and stakeholder alignment for a large-scale multi-year Maximo program. This role requires strong client-facing communication, documentation and presentation development skills, proven ability to deliver end‑user and admin trainings, and experience operating in a consulting‑style environment across multiple stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Define and manage product scope, value cases, and release plans for all Maximo modules.
Partner with business leaders to define KPIs (e.g., schedule compliance, wrench time, backlog health, PM completion, MTTR/MTBF where applicable).
Define the Maximo product vision and roadmap aligned to business outcomes (reliability, maintenance execution, compliance, uptime).
Lead design and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end Maximo processes from request intake through closeout (intake, triage, approval, planning, scheduling, execution, completion, closeout).
Incorporate mobile execution considerations and optimize technician experience.
Translate operational needs into Maximo capabilities (configurations, automation, integrations, data standards) and orchestrate backlog/requirements, delivery and support validation, both SIT and UAT.
Run workshops across different stakeholder groups for requirement discovery, prioritization, design discussions, product backlog management and participate/support in different agile ceremonies.
Serve as primary liaison across business, operations and IT; enable training/adoption/change; and drive data quality standards plus reporting/dashboards and continuous improvement based on feedback and performance.
Required qualifications
At least 8+ years of experience with IBM Maximo (or MAS) in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated depth in Maximo (process + configuration) and associated maintenance operations practices.
Proven experience as a Product Manager / Product Owner / Functional Lead for Maximo implementations or run/operate programs.
Strong client-facing consulting experience (requirements facilitation, executive communication, multi-stakeholder alignment).
Hands‑on experience conducting training and developing training content for diverse user groups.
Familiarity with agile delivery methods and tools (e.g., Jira/Azure DevOps) and release management practices.
Preferred qualifications
IBM certification for Maximo/MAS
Agile certification
Experience with Maximo capabilities: Preventive Maintenance (PM), Planning & Scheduling, Inventory/Storeroom, Assets/Locations, Purchasing, mobile solutions, and reporting/analytics.
Exposure to regulated or asset‑intensive industries (utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, transportation, public sector).
MAS knowledge (where relevant): authentication/roles, environment management concepts, and upgrade considerations.
Core competencies
Communication & influence: can drive decisions with operators through executives.
Facilitation: runs workshops that yield clear outcomes and artifacts.
Pragmatic product thinking prioritizes for value, adoption, and operational feasibility.
Change leadership anticipates resistance and improves user experience through enablement.
Structured execution: manages dependencies, risks, and readiness without losing momentum.
Relationship building with different stakeholders.
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401(k).
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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