A pivotal role has arisen for an experienced Configuration professional to lead the application of Configuration Management processes across a prestigious product portfolio.
Job Title: Configuration Manager
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements welcome
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility-related leave
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
The opportunity:
You will lead Configuration Management activities within your designated programme, providing strategic direction and ensuring technical application of Configuration Management principles throughout the product lifecycle.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with business programmes and stakeholders, delivering governance and contributing to overall business success.
The ideal candidate must have:
• Extensive experience within Configuration Management disciplines
• In-depth knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes and standards nationally and internationally
• Strong appreciation of engineering business networks and stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle
• Highly developed communication skills with confidence to lead through technical challenges
• Outstanding networking skills with ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities
• Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills at all levels without compromising relationships
The ideal candidate would ideally have:
• Technical understanding of complex weapon systems or other defence systems
• Operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!
** Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. **
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
