Development Manager – Maximo CoE
Location: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL
Department: Maximo Center of Excellence (CoE)
Job Type: Full-Time - Onsite 4 days/week
Position Summary:
The Maximo Development Manager will lead the application & integration development team within the Maximo Center of Excellence (CoE), overseeing configuration, customization, and development across all Maximo instances and interfaces supported by the CoE (including Enterprise Solutions and Power Delivery). This role is responsible for ensuring high‑quality, scalable, and supportable Maximo application solutions, including configuration management, customization development, integration development, and release delivery. The position partners closely with Platform Support, Supply Chain, and Work Management teams to ensure application changes are aligned with platform capabilities, architectural standards, and business priorities. The Application Development Manager is accountable for development standards, backlog delivery, release coordination, and continuous improvement of the Maximo application ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management
- Lead a team of Maximo developers and configuration specialists, providing strategic direction, technical mentorship, and performance management
- Collaborate with other Maximo CoE teams (Platform, Supply Chain, and Work Management) to ensure development needs are planned, prioritized, and delivered effectively
- Ensure development resources are appropriately staffed and balanced to meet business demand and release commitments
- Develop and manage development work plans, sprint backlogs, and delivery commitments
- Support workforce planning in alignment with the department’s overall workforce strategy
- Foster a culture of quality, reuse, and continuous improvement (e.g., configuration over customization, code reuse, automation, and improved deployment practices)
Application Configuration & Development
- Oversee Maximo configuration and customization, including applications, workflows, business rules, automation scripts, and security configuration
- Lead custom development efforts using Maximo frameworks and supported technologies while minimizing technical debt
- Establish and enforce development standards, coding practices, and documentation requirements
- Review and approve solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and CoE standards
- Ensure configurations and customizations are supportable, upgrade‑friendly, and well documented
Integration Development & Coordination
- Lead design and development of integrations between Maximo and external systems (including middleware, as needed)
- Coordinate closely with integration and platform teams on interface patterns, middleware usage (Biztalk, Boomi, etc.), and data flows
- Ensure integration solutions meet performance, reliability, and security standards
- Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of application and integration defects
External Collaboration
- Serve as a primary application‑side liaison with internal technology teams and external vendors
- Collaborate with vendors (IBM, Naviam, TRM, and others) on application capabilities, roadmap planning, and issue resolution
- Ensure application development aligns with enterprise standards, security requirements, and best practices
Applications Supported:
Enterprise Systems: Maximo (v7.6, MAS9), EZMaxMobile, Cim Visual Planner, TRM Rules Manager, MAXLS
Power Delivery Systems: Maximo (MAS9)
Qualifications: Required:
- Proven experience in Maximo application configuration and development in an enterprise environment
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating application development teams
- Strong understanding of Maximo configuration frameworks, customization patterns, and integration concepts
- Experience working with cross‑functional technology teams and influencing without direct authority
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Preferred:
- Experience with Maximo integrations, middleware, and enterprise system interfaces
- Familiarity with EZMaxMobile, TRM Rules Manager, and related Maximo add‑ons
- Prior experience in the energy and utility industry
- Experience supporting both Maximo 7.6 and MAS 9 environments
This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 17630
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
