Configuration Manager

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Configuration Manager

• £500 - £550 per day (InsideIR35)
• Based in Plymouth
• Must hold active SC Clearance
• 12 months Initial Contract

The role aims to implement Configuration Management (CM) methodology to provide evidence of the achievement of the Golden Thread whilst ensuring consistency between requirements, technical information and realised products.

The role is the Process Owner, Single Point of Contact and Functional Manager for the Programme with regards to Configuration Management Organisation, People, Process, Tools & Data working in co-operation with the Client, Partners, Contractors and Delivery Projects to ensure synergy, standardisation, and performance to business requirements.

Skills required:

• In depth understanding and proven application of CM Standards (Def Stan 05-57, Def Stan 05-61, EIA-649, ISO10007 and IpX CMII).
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of performing CM at the company/programme level in support of Projects and In-Service throughout the full product/system lifecycle within a similar environment.
• Be fully conversant and experienced in the functionality and implementation of CM tools (comprehensive PLM tools) for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings, Records and CAD Models.
• Experience of managing a dispersed and often indirect team of people to successfully achieve CM directive

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes, maintains and implements a programme level CM system (strategy, policy, plan, procedures, standards, organisation, people, processes & tools) in compliance with the Client and Partners Quality Management System, Information Systems, External Standards and best practice.
• Provides capability planning, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, monitoring and improvement (people, process & tools) to meet Programme CM workload requirements.
• Accountable for the deployment and maintenance of the Configuration Management system within the various workstreams.
• Ensures Programme CM risks are identified and managed, contributes towards Programme lessons learnt and ensures lessons learnt and CM risks are mitigated at Programme level.
• Builds a network of relationships with External businesses, contractors and industry experts to enhance Programme reputation and import solutions and best practice.