Configuration Manager

2 months ago

Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Job Title: Configuration Manager

Thales is seeking a skilled Configuration Manager to join our team. As a Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration, ensuring the integrity, validity, and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform CM planning for new and existing projects, defining an effective tailored CM implementation.
  • Support the identification of contract/subcontract requirements to ensure effective CM performance of partners and suppliers.
  • Create, maintain, and implement the CM plan in accordance with policies and contractual/tender requirements.
  • Specify, maintain, and ensure compliance of CM contractor and supplier requirements.
  • Audit and assess contractors and suppliers to ensure CM processes, systems, and deliverables meet requirements.
  • Ensure the correct definition of the product and its defining data.
  • Participate in the design/stage reviews (PDR, CDR...).
  • Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL).
  • Participate in the selection of configuration items and subsequent product breakdown structures and Bills of Materials.
  • Establish and maintain the configuration change management system, including internal and external CCBs, and performs the Configuration Control Board (CCB) Secretary role.
  • Coordinate and control the configuration change process for design change, including item change, document change, deviations, and waivers.
  • Ensure design change is traceable throughout design and implementation.
  • Establish, maintain, and release the CSAR used to describe the configuration management phases and milestone achievement to track design evolution and implementation.
  • Capture, verify, and control 'as built', 'as installed', 'as tested', and 'as maintained' configuration information.
  • Plan and conduct configuration verifications and configuration audits (PCA & FCA).
  • Support a proactive, 'can-do' attitude within the function and encourage innovative thinking.
  • Perform CM team task delegation within the team.
  • Provide feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment.
  • Report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
  • Support the generation of estimates.
  • Ensure a flow of information downwards of the main issues being addressed by Engineering.
About You:
  • You master the standard Thales configuration management processes and tools, particularly those linked with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  • You have a good knowledge of the operational processes and methods (Bid & projects, Engineering, Production, Services).
  • You have great knowledge of system integration principles (System, Hardware, and Software).
  • You master relevant tools like those related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  • You are able to adapt and assess the configuration management system as well as the contractual and commercial requirements within your scope.
  • You know how to adopt Lean Management approach and apply Agile principles to the management and development of the team.
  • You are able to manage complexity and thrive in changing environments.
  • You have knowledge in Hardware & Software CM practices and tools.
  • You are able to create buy-in explaining/detailing your needs and initiatives.
  • Previous experience with configuration management in either defense, engineering organizations, or experience in delivery of MOD projects.
  • Experience in working to standards such as DEF Stan or similar is highly desirable.
  • This role will require full SC clearance, either current or ability to gain full clearance is essential.
What We Can Offer:

We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this, we offer market-leading training, development, and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organization.

Benefits at Thales:

  • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
  • Life Cover and private health cover.
  • Progression and Development Opportunities.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
  • Development-focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required, along with a variety of learning, development, and career enhancement opportunities.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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