IBM Maximo Architect

IBM Maximo Architect

Innovapptive is a category-defining SaaS company building the world’s most advanced AI-powered Connected Worker Platform for the industrial sector. Headquartered in Houston, TX, and backed by Vista Equity Partners, Innovapptive is on a mission to reimagine how industrial work gets done — connecting frontline workers, back-office systems, and assets in real time to drive higher safety, reliability, and productivity.

Our platform is trusted by some of the world’s largest enterprises — including Shell, Hess, Cenovus Energy, W.R.Grace, Westlake Chemicals, UNICEF, Kimberly Clark, Scott Miracle Gro, and Newmont Mining to name a few, and across chemicals, energy, mining, and manufacturing industries. These customers have achieved tangible, hard-dollar results, such as:

• Over $40 million in annual EBITDA savings at a single enterprise.
• 10× frontline productivity improvements through mobile-first and AI-enabled workflows.
• 15–20% maintenance cost reductions and significant uptime gains across plants and sites.

Innovapptive is recognized by leading industry analysts for its differentiated value creation model:

• Named a Leader in the Frost & Sullivan Industrial Connected Worker Radar.
• Featured by Gartner in “Connected Factory Worker” research and the Hype Cycle for Manufacturing Operations Strategy.
• Cited by LNS Research for delivering 3–5× greater value than point solutions through unified OT–IT execution, AI/vision innovation, and field-proven ROI.

Our growth is backed by Tiger Global Management and Vista Equity Partners, one of the world’s premier software investors, known for scaling high-performance SaaS companies. Together, we are building the next-generation AI Powered Connected Worker Platform, combining cutting-edge technologies — SLM’s, Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Intelligent Orchestration — into a unified system that transforms plant operations globally.

Today, with over 300+ employees across the U.S., India, and ANZ, Innovapptive stands at a pivotal inflection point: with an ambition to scale to $100M ARR within the next 3-4 years by industrializing every aspect of our product, engineering, and customer delivery systems.
 

We are seeking a highly skilled IBM Maximo Architect to lead the integration of IBM Maximo with Innovapptive’s iMaintenance SaaS platform. The role involves architecting, designing, and implementing secure and scalable API-based integrations to enable seamless interoperability between Maximo and Innovapptive’s cloud-native mobile/web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM Maximo (EAM), hands-on experience with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), and strong architectural design skills. 

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of IBM Maximo integrations with Innovapptive’s SaaS products, primarily iMaintenance.
• Define integration patterns and frameworks leveraging REST APIs, SOAP services, and middleware where required.
• Collaborate with Innovapptive’s Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance integration solutions.
• Map Maximo business processes and data models to Innovapptive iMaintenance workflows (Work Orders, Assets, Inventory, Procurement, etc.).
• Establish API governance, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, SAML, API Keys), and data synchronization strategies.
• Guide the development and QA teams on best practices for Maximo API utilization and error handling.
• Conduct technical workshops with customers and internal teams to validate requirements and deliver technical design documents.
• Provide performance optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing support for Maximo integrations.
• Stay updated on IBM Maximo roadmaps, API capabilities, and related technologies (IoT, AI/ML for predictive maintenance).

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years focused on IBM Maximo architecture and integrations.
• Strong understanding of IBM Maximo data model, business processes, and Maximo Integration Framework (MIF).
• Proven expertise in designing and consuming REST/SOAP APIs for Maximo.
• Hands-on experience with MIF (Maximo Integration Framework) in past projects.
• Experience with API management tools (Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SaaS integration models.
• Knowledge of mobile application integrations (preferably with enterprise field applications).
• Proficiency in JSON, XML, and scripting languages for Maximo customization/integration.
• Experience with security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
   

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP integration alongside Maximo.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture.
• Prior work in enterprise asset management (EAM), field mobility, or industrial IoT solutions.
• IBM Maximo certification(s) will be an added advantage.

• Competitive compensation and equity tied to measurable impact on AI accuracy and performance.
• A platform to shape the semantic intelligence layer of a category-defining industrial SaaS company.
• Access to cutting-edge AI, data, and observability toolchains for continuous learning and innovation.

Innovapptive does not accept and will not review unsolicited resumes from search firms.

Innovapptive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.