Senior Configuration Management Specialist

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide
Flexible Working
At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.
Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times.
It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Purpose of Role
The CM Specialist is responsible for ensuring the correct catagorisation of Configuration Items (both Engineering Parts and Documentation), and adherence to Configuration Management Policy, throughout a products lifecycle on major and minor projects.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the technical direction for their allocated scope
Estimate the hours and duration required for own tasks
Support planning input to project schedules and deliver own work commensurate with those plans
Contribute information to project reports
Maintain configuration management structures and tools
Participate in and support progress meetings and reviews as required
Oversee transfer of configuration documentation to the Customer
Provide support to several Change Control Boards and support the preparation of review data packages and end item data packages
Registering and tracking of classified data within the company in accordance with EIA649C regulations, guidance and Configuration Management best practice
Processing of secret and secure documents internal and external to the company
Configuration Management in regards to documentation and company documentation review and archivingSkills, Qualification and Experience
Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a Configuration or Configuration related discipline
Experience of delivering Configuration Engineering activities on multiple applications/projects.
Experience of Configuration Management lifecycle
Background in the defence industry preferred
Knowledge of configuration control related standards and change and configuration management fundamentals and principles.
Experience in generating configuration control documentation using MS Office in addition to experience in the application of relevant configuration control software.
Knowledge of Windchill / PDM systems and/or IFS/ERP/MRP systems advantageous.
Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program and appropriate security clearance with the Public Services and Procurement Canada's Contract Security Program, including NATO ClearancePersonal Attributes
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and good concentration skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Logical, analytical approach to problem-solving
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share technical information and communicate at all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to liaise at all levels and across different cultures
Complete understanding and application of Configuration Management principles, concepts, practices and standards (as a minimum CM Industry standard EIA-649, ISO10007 etc.)
Good team player, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Willingness to embrace change, with a drive to champion the implementation of quality / continuous improvement initiatives;
Demonstrated capability of working under tight timelines, and to thrive in a high pressure environment;
Strong attention to detail and a CM 'mindset' in everything you do;
Self-starter with ability to work on their own, and within a cross functional teamBenefits on offer:
Flexible working hours
1pm finish on a Friday
Optional 9 day fortnight
Hybrid working for certain job roles.
Casual dress
25 days holiday
Christmas shut down.
Option to buy or sell holiday.
Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
4 x annual salary life cover
Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).
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Relocation Support
Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates

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