Overview
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a project focused on IBM Maximo implementation within the utilities sector. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles, coordinate with technical teams and vendors, and ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements. This hybrid role requires a strategic leader who can effectively communicate across various stakeholders and drive successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects involving IBM Maximo implementation, upgrade, or integration within the utilities domain.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
- Oversee project governance, change management, and risk mitigation activities.
- Act as the liaison between IT, operations, and business users to capture and deliver requirements clearly.
- Manage project documentation, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Ensure all project activities align with regulatory compliance and internal quality standards.
- Drive issue resolution, dependency management, and continuous improvement across project streams.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in the utilities sector (water, energy, or gas).
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects involving IBM Maximo (implementation, upgrade, integration, or optimisation).
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end IT or business transformation projects in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of asset management, maintenance, and field operations within utilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills.
- Experience working with vendors, systems integrators, and internal technical teams.
- Solid grasp of project governance frameworks (Prince2, PMI, or Agile methodologies).
- Ability to work independently and ensure delivery under an Outside IR35 engagement.