Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager (Utilities Sector)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)

Location: Hybrid (UK-based) East Sussex

Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Maximo-related project within a leading UK utilities organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise asset management (EAM) systems, IBM Maximo, and utilities operations (water, gas, or energy). This role requires a hands-on project leader with proven experience managing full project lifecycles, vendor coordination, and stakeholder alignment in regulated environments.

Key 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 key liaison between IT, operations, and business users to ensure requirements are clearly captured and delivered.
• 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.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience integrating Maximo with ERP, GIS, or field service management tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards in utilities.
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted Maximo (Maximo Application Suite).
• Professional certifications such as Prince2, PMP, or AgilePM.