Introduction
The infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world\xe2\x80\x99s relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Specialists are responsible for keeping up with these latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Consulting helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBM\'s global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.

IBM\'s state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) is the first of its kind in Canada. The Western Canada CIC weaves together IBM\xe2\x80\x99s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally.

In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:

• The CIC is one of IBM\xe2\x80\x99s highest performing delivery centres worldwide \xe2\x80\x93for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.
• We are very focused on continuous skill development \xe2\x80\x93staff training is one of the largest Centre investments.
• Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.
• Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role to invigorate Calgary\xe2\x80\x99s technology sector

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maximo Release Manager to join our team. The Maximo Release Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of Maximo software releases. This role involves working closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality releases on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Maximo software and release management processes, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and coordinate Maximo software releases, including release scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Work closely with development teams to define release scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Coordinate release activities across multiple teams and departments, including development, testing, and deployment.
• Communicate release status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, management, and project teams.
• Monitor release progress and identify and resolve issues or delays that may impact delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain release documentation, including release plans, deployment guides, and release notes.
• Collaborate with product managers to prioritize and schedule feature enhancements and bug fixes for upcoming releases.
• Continuously improve release management processes and tools to increase efficiency and quality.
• Provide leadership and guidance to release management team members and other stakeholders.

Must be located in Calgary or willing to relocate to Calgary

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Overall 8-10 years of experience in similar area.
• At least three years of experience:
  • Implementing, upgrading, or supporting IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management Software (Ver 7.5+).
  • Performing application support activities by troubleshooting and correcting issues and defects, reporting to management, and liaising with business and end-user clients.
• Extensive experience across implementing programs/codes and configuration changes to the Maximo application, as per technical specifications, using Application Designer, BIRT Reports, JMS Queries, JVM Monitoring.
• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in release management or related role.
• Strong understanding of Maximo software and release management processes.
• Experience with release management tools and techniques, such as version control systems, deployment automation, and release pipelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies.
• Developed medium to complex workflows on standard Maximo objects like PR, PO contracts and work order. Willing to work evening/weekend support shift as required.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Application Management Services experience with Maximo Integration framework, webservices, XML.
• Experience with processing rules and user exit/processing class using automation scripts.
• Knowledge in any industrial solution such as oil and gas or Travel and transportation would be an added advantage.

About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world\'s economy. IBM Services partners with the world\'s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

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Location StatementMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

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