Maximo Functional Administrator

Description
ABOUT PENN STATE
There's a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world's universities. Across 24 campuses, their 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it's the positive impact made on communities across the world. PSU's ideals stem from their origins as Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, which allow them to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through teaching, research, and their engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters - more than half a million strong - driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. Learn more at: ;br>
ABOUT PSU OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT | FACILITIES AUTOMATION SERVICES
Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) provides excellent facilities services to Penn State. We steward more than 22,000 acres of land and roughly 32 million square feet of buildings for the University's students, faculty and staff. OPP is comprised of nine separate divisions, including Administrative and Financial Services; Buildings and Grounds; Planning Design and Properties; Commonwealth Services; Design and Construction; Energy and Engineering; Environmental Health and Safety; Work Control; and the Office of the Associate Vice President. Each of these divisions is made up of several units with a focused area of responsibility. OPP is supported by more than 1,500 employees who work around the clock 365 days of the year in support of the University's mission of teaching, research and service. The FAS Tech Support Group provides building automation support for over 300 buildings at the University Park Campus. They are currently in the process of expanding their services to provide support for the University's Commonwealth Campuses as well, through our Service Level Agreement.
Learn more at: ;br>ABOUT THE ROLE
TEKsystems has partnered with PSU for nearly 15 years, and has had over 350+ engagements with the University. The Facilities Applications Unit within Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) has asked TEKsystems for assistance in bringing in a Maximo Functional Administrator on a 6+ month contract engagement to assist with their active transition to IBM Maximo Scheduler. PSU has the largest IBM Maximo implementation in North America. The candidate will have hands-on experience with Maximo Scheduler configuration, implementation, and end-user support (required). Project management experience is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Maximo Scheduler Implementation & Support
o Collaborate with the PSU Maximo team to design, configure, and optimize Maximo Scheduler to align with organizational requirements.
o Monitor implementation progress and provide regular status reports to management.
o Coordinate with the training team to develop and deliver training materials for end users.
o Participate in user acceptance testing and ensure functional readiness.
o Provide post-go-live support to end users, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption.
o Offer guidance, training, and functional expertise to stakeholders in support of Penn State's strategic business objectives.
Additional Responsibilities
o Maintain the integrity, reliability, and performance of the Maximo application and its associated data.
o Evaluate new applications or system enhancements and define functional requirements, including design, testing, and implementation activities.
o Develop and oversee solutions for complex or high-impact issues that may influence university-wide processes or standards.
o Work independently on strategic initiatives while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
Skills
maximo, IBM Maximo Scheduler, Maximo Scheduler, UAT, Project management
Top Skills Details
maximo,IBM Maximo Scheduler,Maximo Scheduler,UAT
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Project management experience is highly desirable.
Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of State College, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.