Senior Maximo SME​/Program Lead

Job Title: Senior Maximo Implementation SME / Program Manager

Location: Fairfax VA (once a week on-site)

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust or have one in active status

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

We are seeking a Senior Maximo Implementation SME / Program Manager to lead enterprise-level IBM Maximo initiatives within a Department of Defense (DoD) / federal contracting environment. This individual will serve as both a strategic program leader and a technical subject matter expert, driving the successful deployment, integration, and sustainment of IBM Maximo solutions in support of mission‑critical operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on Maximo implementation experience, proven program management expertise, and one of the following certifications: IBM Maximo Certified Deployment Professional or IBM Certified Administrator.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large‑scale Maximo programs supporting government and defense clients.
• Serve as the senior Maximo SME, advising stakeholders on system design, configuration, security, and best practices.
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, data migration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Manage program scope, budgets, schedules, and risks across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program offices, and technical teams to ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, technical staff, and implementation partners.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, training, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support audits, system authorizations (ATO), and ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and other federal standards.
• Regularly brief senior leadership, government stakeholders, and contracting officers on program status, risks, and milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• IBM Maximo Certification: IBM Maximo Certified Deployment Professional or IBM Certified Administrator.
• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience, with at least 5 years supporting DoD or federal clients.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience implementing and administering IBM Maximo.
• Strong knowledge of Maximo architecture, configuration, integrations, and sustainment in secure environments.
• Proven success leading programs exceeding $10M+ in value or enterprise‑scale deployments.
• Experience with DoD IT processes, acquisition lifecycle, and federal compliance standards (NIST, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, etc.).

$130,000 - $160,000 a year