Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Configuration Manager / Team Manager to lead the modernisation and continuous improvement of their UK Configuration Management system within the Defence sector.
This key role will drive scalable, automated, and integrated CM processes to enable collaboration, reduce risks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions aligned with project and organisational goals.
Job Requirements: Proven experience in configuration management, with a focus on lifecycle management, automation, and collaboration. Expertise in Git, Jenkins, Jira, and other similar platforms. Strong understanding of CM processes, tools, and best practices for ensuring integrity and transparency of Configurable Items (CIs) across projects. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes. Experience within the Defence sector and SC Clearance required. Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline with CMII or CM2-P qualification preferred.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing CM team, fostering a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Mentor and develop team members, ensuring systematic and pragmatic CM of Configurable Items (CIs). Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation. CM Processes & Execution: Develop and implement scalable, resilient, and continuously improving CM processes. Manage the full lifecycle of CIs, ensuring consistency, integrity, and alignment with organisational goals. Collaborate with teams to meet desired customer outcomes for quality, reliability, security, and supportability. Oversee robust change control processes, ensuring transparency, traceability, and visibility of changes throughout the lifecycle. Manage version control systems for real-time tracking and reporting of CIs. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Build cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, quality, and operations teams. Ensure stakeholders have access to transparent, real-time configuration data for faster, data-driven decision-making. Promote effective communication of CM processes and progress, fostering trust and alignment. Tools & Automation: Evaluate, implement, and optimise CM tools to support automation and innovation. Drive automation in CM processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility. Compliance, Governance & Reporting: Ensure CM processes align with organisational policies, industry standards, and project requirements. Track and report CM performance, identifying opportunities for process improvement. Monitor CM activities to ensure complete lifecycle integrity and risk mitigation.
Benefits on Offer: Optional 9-day fortnight Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) Flexible working hours 1pm finish on Fridays Annual bonus Hybrid working for certain roles Casual dress code 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown Option to buy or sell holiday Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc. via salary sacrifice Reward hub with discounts at over 200 online stores 4x annual salary life cover Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee If you have the expertise and drive to lead our client's Configuration Management team to the next level, we encourage you to apply now! Please reach out to me for further details.
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Job Requirements: Proven experience in configuration management, with a focus on lifecycle management, automation, and collaboration. Expertise in Git, Jenkins, Jira, and other similar platforms. Strong understanding of CM processes, tools, and best practices for ensuring integrity and transparency of Configurable Items (CIs) across projects. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes. Experience within the Defence sector and SC Clearance required. Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline with CMII or CM2-P qualification preferred.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing CM team, fostering a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Mentor and develop team members, ensuring systematic and pragmatic CM of Configurable Items (CIs). Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation. CM Processes & Execution: Develop and implement scalable, resilient, and continuously improving CM processes. Manage the full lifecycle of CIs, ensuring consistency, integrity, and alignment with organisational goals. Collaborate with teams to meet desired customer outcomes for quality, reliability, security, and supportability. Oversee robust change control processes, ensuring transparency, traceability, and visibility of changes throughout the lifecycle. Manage version control systems for real-time tracking and reporting of CIs. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Build cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, quality, and operations teams. Ensure stakeholders have access to transparent, real-time configuration data for faster, data-driven decision-making. Promote effective communication of CM processes and progress, fostering trust and alignment. Tools & Automation: Evaluate, implement, and optimise CM tools to support automation and innovation. Drive automation in CM processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility. Compliance, Governance & Reporting: Ensure CM processes align with organisational policies, industry standards, and project requirements. Track and report CM performance, identifying opportunities for process improvement. Monitor CM activities to ensure complete lifecycle integrity and risk mitigation.
Benefits on Offer: Optional 9-day fortnight Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) Flexible working hours 1pm finish on Fridays Annual bonus Hybrid working for certain roles Casual dress code 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown Option to buy or sell holiday Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc. via salary sacrifice Reward hub with discounts at over 200 online stores 4x annual salary life cover Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee If you have the expertise and drive to lead our client's Configuration Management team to the next level, we encourage you to apply now! Please reach out to me for further details.
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