Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager

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Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, currently searching for an experienced Configuration Management professional to provide technical support to the team, build strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate process development, review and implementation.

• Partner across multiple business initiatives to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to Configuration Management (CM).
• Review project status and key milestones to provide tailored coaching on technical practices that support CM deliverables.
• Develop a deep understanding of business‑specific CM processes to embed and champion these within project teams.
• Enhance CM capability and knowledge across the CM function through continuous learning and best‑practice sharing.
• Collaborate closely with the CM Group Lead and team members, offering clear guidance and technical expertise while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance culture.

• Demonstrated success within engineering environments or operational domains, with a strong technical grasp of the full product lifecycle and its critical delivery milestones.
• Extensive experience in Configuration Management within the Aerospace or Defence sector, including a proven history of leading CM activities across complex engineering programmes.
• Expert problem‑solving and process optimisation skills, with the ability to define best practice and drive CM effectiveness to ensure accurate control of product data throughout development and production phases.
• Solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and processes, enabling efficient and controlled evolution of product data.
• Committed to coaching and developing others, sharing knowledge and best practice to build capability and foster continuous improvement.
• Strong appreciation of compliance and external standards, ensuring alignment through robust, efficient business processes.

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. After the offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the client’s Security Team.

The role is based at the client’s headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom