Configuration Management Manager
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Configuration Management Manager to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will lead configuration management strategy and execution across multiple programs, with a strong emphasis on maintaining product integrity throughout the lifecycle. The manager will serve as the subject matter expert for configuration management practices, guiding change control, process discipline, and compliance in a complex technical environment. This position also partners closely with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to support consistent application of standards across hardware and software development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage configuration management across multiple projects
- Supervise and mentor configuration management personnel, fostering growth and improvement
- Establish and maintain configuration management policies and procedures
- Ensure product configuration integrity throughout the entire lifecycle
- Serve as the primary configuration management authority and subject matter expert
- Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) overseeing engineering change processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent configuration management application
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, Business, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of configuration management experience in complex hardware and software development programs
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing configuration management teams
- Proven ability to lead configuration management activities across multiple programs
- Strong knowledge of configuration management principles and industry standards, including EIA-649 and MIL-HDBK-61A
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement
- Engagement in significant and impactful projects across multiple sectors
- Work within a company that values process compliance and best practices
- Participation in strategic oversight of multiple programs
- Access to comprehensive training programs relevant to configuration management
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $135,000 – $175,000 annually