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Maximo Principal Consultant
Maximo Principal ConsultantAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) • USA, Texas, Spring
Maximo Principal Consultant

Maximo Principal Consultant

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) • USA, Texas, Spring
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A Maximo Principal Consultant serves as company most experienced and flexible consultant. This individual must perform most consulting functions including at various times : project manager, team member, and individual consultant. Principal consultants are assigned to Reliability Services or system project implementations, system integrations, application enhancements, support and staff augmentation, and often serve as functional leaders on projects.

What You Will Do :

  • Responsible for the on-site implementation of complex computerized maintenance management systems (IBM Maximo), Reliability Services projects, and training engagements
  • Understand and analyze customer business requirements including underlying issues and training needs
  • Document and present issues ("pain points"), systems application objectives, and training needs
  • Perform, evaluate, and present customer assessments (as needed)
  • Provide SME support and personal coaching / guidance to lower-level consultants. Principal consultants should lead by example and teaching
  • Leads or participates in periodic status checks with the customers and implementation teams to assess progress against plan . May assist or lead in the preparation and completion of these assessments
  • Develops or assists in developing and refining forecasts for project variables as necessary throughout the project
  • Capable of representing company with customer representatives to the Director / VP level to include : Defining business objectives, helping customer clarify project scope as work evolves (i.e. having the personal, business and consulting credibility to independently engage in these discussions) and applying conceptual skills to help customer representatives stay focused on important aspects of a project as conditions change

Project Management Responsibilities (when assigned) :

  • Capable of providing leadership or assisting in the development of a project plan. This includes scope development, contingency planning, and negotiating through conflicting objectives using win-win principles.
  • Ensures that appropriate resources, including customer resources are assigned to the tasks defined. Is capable of making assessments related to the existing resource pool and provide recommendations as appropriate
  • Demonstrates the courage and integrity to identify resourcing issues and diplomatically bring them to the attention of project leadership
  • Serve as project lead consultant
  • Prepare status reports and updates to customers on specific objectives
  • May serve as COE's on-site representative and liaison between company and a customer

    • What You Will Need :

    Education and Experience

  • 10+ years experience in asset maintenance, project and program management
  • Prior field consulting experience with computerized maintenance management systems (IBM Maximo) and / or Reliability Services (e.g. RCM, Maintenance, Asset Data, Storeroom Operations) and Training
  • Knowledge of all functional aspects of maintenance operations including material management and organizational work flow
  • Experience with MS Windows-based project management and other personal computer productivity products
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to recognize and evaluate complex situations, synthesize information and develop a path forward using conflict resolution skills as required
  • Ability to identify and evaluate multiple causes of a particular project issue, synthesize the most probable solution and "sell' the solution to company and the customer
  • Excellent Oral, Written and Presentation Skills - presents with professional and personal credibility
  • Ability to assess a customer environment and adapt a style when interacting with customers in a confident manner appropriate to the context
  • Ability to collaborate well with others including use of the following tools : Brainstorming, active listening, problem-solving, conflict resolution and serving in multiple team roles (and changing roles when necessary)
  • Ability to organize and manage a project / set of tasks with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of company's products / services and ability to explain how a company engagement may (or may not) impact other areas outside of project scope. Ability to articulate this situation to company management

    • It Would Be Nice If You Have :

  • Contract Management experience
  • Utilities industry experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Organizational Development tools training / experience
  • Advanced degree

    • Salary : $130-150k

    ABOUT US

    We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

    ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

    About Our Benefits

    ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

    Equal Opportunity

    The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

    Notice

    ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

    Other

    This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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