Configuration Management Mgr.

About the role

The Textron Systems – Weapons team is seeking a Configuration Management Manager to lead configuration management activities across multiple programs at our Wilmington, MA location.

In this role, you will guide and support our Program & Engineering teams in applying industry standard configuration management practices throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead a team of CM analysts, oversee CM processes and tools across the business, and ensure compliance with internal, industry, and Government standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CM activities across all programs, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule objectives are supported.
• Oversee configuration identification, baseline management, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits in accordance with AS9100D, MIL-HDBK-61A, and EIA-649.
• Interpret complex specifications, contractual data, and hardware and software requirements, and provide expert guidance to program teams.
• Serve as the owner of CCB processes across the business; delegate chair responsibilities as needed while ensuring consistent and compliant execution.
• Cover physical configuration audits (PCAs), ensuring delivered products meet approved baseline requirements; assemble audit data packages and manage actions.
• Oversee documentation creation and change activities to ensure proper application of PLM/ERP requirements during release.
• Support updates and improvements to configuration management policies and procedures in alignment with evolving standards and program needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality system requirements and participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Manage, mentor, and develop configuration management team members; provide leadership, direction, and performance oversight.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and external customers to ensure seamless configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure that contractual delivery requirements for engineering documents and data are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or similar applicable degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience leading Configuration Management activities across a business, including substantial experience supporting defense or Government programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a CM team and their activities across multiple programs/projects.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management processes and applicable industry and Government standards.
• Able to establish and maintain configuration baselines, control engineering changes, and support product lifecycle traceability.
• Effective presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with common business and engineering tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, PLM systems, ERP systems).
• Ability to read, interpret, and extract applicable information from specifications.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and related standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred.

Benefits

Textron Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dress for Your Day
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Service Awards
• Cell Phone Retail Discounts
• Travel and Gym Membership Discounts
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Home and Auto Discounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Additional Benefits

Textron Systems is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.