Manager, Configuration Management

About the role

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager, Configuration Management to lead a team of Configuration Management (CM) professionals supporting multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of Configuration Management Specialists supporting multiple programs.
• Define roles and responsibilities, delegate effectively, motivate employees, and foster collaboration, teamwork, diversity, and respect for L3Harris core values.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the preparation and control of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, software documentation, and contract modifications.
• Ensure all contractual requirements related to configuration management are implemented, maintained, and followed across assigned programs.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Configuration Management plans and baseline strategies for new and existing programs.
• Manage the setup of new programs, including establishment of functional, allocated, and product baselines.
• Implement and maintain Engineering Change Request and change management systems supporting product improvements, repairs, and new product development.
• Analyze proposed product design changes to determine change classification and impacts on product and system baselines.
• Manage change control processes and participate in or lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Validate engineering drawings, specifications, design release packages, software records, and contract deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Compile audit data and conduct configuration verification and audit activities, including functional and physical configuration audits.
• Obtain customer acceptance of baseline documentation through formal reviews and audits.
• Audit subcontractor CM documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements.
• Ensure unique product identifiers are applied to baseline data, systems, subsystems, and formal deliverables, and track them using Configuration Status Accounting methodologies.
• Provide CM expertise in bids and proposals, as required.
• Review monthly labor forecasts, identify staffing needs, and manage resources to meet workload demands.
• Support budget planning, monitor budgets, justify earned value variances, and contribute to EAC and ETC estimates.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and KPIs.
• Introduce new tools and improved methods to enhance team efficiency and program execution.
• Periodically revise and update CM procedures and processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively support customer interactions.
• Adapt to changing priorities, manage pressure effectively, and make timely, sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Configuration Management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Configuration Management or Quality engineering.
• 5+ years of people leadership, resource management, or team leadership experience within the CM or Quality disciplines.
• Experience in aerospace and/or defense environments preferred.
• Experience handling internal and external audit feedback and resolving audit findings, including corrective action requests.
• Knowledge of contract requirements identification, engineering design documentation, and build/test processes.
• Financial and business acumen, including budget management, labor forecasting, and earned value support.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Quality-minded with strong attention to data quality, process discipline, and version control.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Costpoint and Cognos preferred.
• Configuration Management certifications are considered an asset.