Maximo Testing Lead

Job Summary:

A Test Lead is essential to manage testing, data validation, and cross‑team coordination for the Maximo upgrade. Without this role, the project faces defects, delays, and operation

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle across multiple MAS-related projects within the broader program.
• Develop and maintain a unified test strategy that supports program-level goals, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Coordinate with project managers, supplier(s) and project teams to manage dependencies and ensure comprehensive test coverage across Maximo modules (e.g., Work Management, Inventory, Assets, Scheduler).
• Establish and enforce testing standards, tools, and best practices tailored to MAS and utility industry requirements.
• Track and report on quality metrics at both the project and program levels, providing transparency to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks for the projects and program e.g. to data integrity, system integration, and business continuity.
• Support test automation and CI/CD practices where applicable, especially for regression and performance testing.
• Ensure testing aligns with any regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with utility operations, asset lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional and cross-vendor teams.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science - preferred.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo or Maximo Application Suite (MAS), including understanding of its modules and integrations.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Experience with Tosca/Qtest
• Proven experience leading QA efforts in large-scale enterprise programs, preferably in the utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.