Configuration Manager

2 weeks ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom cb54cbed-c61b-4c9b-afbd-318c24605b72 Full time £40,000 - £55,000 per year

Configuration Manager / SME (SC Cleared)

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Global Defence client for a Configuration Manager/Specialist on an initial 12 month contract.

The role will be a hybrid position of
1-2 days in office in Stevenage
with the rest of the week remote.

Due to the nature of the work this contract requires SC level security clearance.

Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence, will be a key contribution towards the overall success of our programmes.

What we're looking for;

  • Proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains,
  • Strong technical understanding of a full end to end product lifecycle and key delivery milestones.
  • Significant Configuration Manage experience within the Aerospace or Defence industry.
  • Past performance of leading Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes.
  • Ideally experience in Windchill PLM and other PTC toolsets, Jira
  • CMII – Configuration Management would be highly advantageous
  • Ability to problem solve, define best practice and build Configuration Management effectiveness in order to successfully control product data across multiple projects, through development and production phases.

Responsibilities

  • Work transversely across multiple business projects to ensure consistent and comprehensive CM approach.
  • Understand individual project status and milestones before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables.
  • Gain a robust understanding of specific business CM processes before supporting the expression and embedding of these within project.
  • Grow CM knowledge and expertise throughout Configuration Management group.
  • Work collaboratively with CM Group Lead and CM team members, providing assertive advice and technical direction, whilst fostering a supportive and positive working culture.

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