Sr Spec, IT-MAXIMO

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Summary

Baxter Healthcare company has taken a strategic decision to standardize all plants across regions on a common CMMS & Calibration system MAXIMO (Computerized Maintenance Management System), an IBM software.

This Sr. Specialist IT role is to lead the system implementation, functional usage and also to support the day-to-day system operation in Maximo globally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Successfully leads Maximo site implementation projects based on timeline, scope, and budget expectations.

Develops and maintains the project plan, schedule and budget in conjunction with the Maximo Program Manager.

Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and status reporting.

Identifies and tracks issues, risks, and new requirements. 

Participates in the creation/review of validation materials and the execution of validation activities.

Consistently provides clear and effective communication with the Maximo team and all project stakeholders.

Managing system changes / improvement.

Coordinating deliveries with developers, testers, and key users.

Assist in the introduction of new functionality/applications.

Providing advice and guidance on optimal usage of the application.

Analyze business requirement/process, Identify, and understand broader business impact, assess alternative solutions and propose preferred solution.

Collaborate with development and testing teams for unit and functional testing.

Qualifications

Hands on system implementation and upgrades.

Ability to communicate and collaborate with other IT professionals and business stakeholders.

Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.

Proactive responsible individual, able to set own action plans.

Communicate status, solutions and concerns.

Establish and maintain strong relationships within the business or function leaders.

Ability to influence and build consensus with other IT teams and leadership.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Process oriented and committed to superior quality.

Ability to travel within and outside of the different Maximo regions. 

Ability to search for innovative solutions and find ways to overcome obstacles.

Ability to develop functional specifications.

Positive and Quick Learning attitude.

Ownership and driving to completion.

Team Player and support constructive debate.

Understand and follow appropriate SDLC & quality validation processes.

Education and/or Experience

Engineering Graduate / Computer Science Graduate preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience on MAXIMO 7.xversion or greater.

3+ years of progressive business experience in manufacturing environment.

Strong functional expertise in MAXIMO version 7.x (Maintenance, spare parts and calibration).

Experience of System validation in a pharmaceutical environment is an added value.

English language is mandatory, additional languages Spanish / French / Italian is an added value.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Reasonable Accommodations

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