Overview:
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Configuration Manager to support the growth and development of the Configuration and Data Management Team.
Responsibilities:
- Configuration Management Leadership
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Define, implement, and continuously improve Configuration Management (CM) policies, processes, procedures, and standards.
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Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations.
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Act as the Configuration Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the organisation.
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Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) for programmes and projects.
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Configuration Identification
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Establish and maintain product structures, configuration item hierarchies, and naming conventions.
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Define and manage configuration baselines throughout the system lifecycle.
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Ensure all hardware, software, firmware, documentation, and associated assets are uniquely identified and controlled.
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Change Control
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Manage engineering change processes and governance frameworks.
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Facilitate Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Engineering Review Boards.
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Assess the impact of proposed changes on safety, cost, schedule, performance, and compliance.
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Ensure changes are reviewed, approved, implemented, and documented in line with organisational procedures.
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Configuration Status Accounting
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Maintain accurate records of configuration item status, changes, releases, and approvals.
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Produce configuration reports and metrics for programme and senior management reviews.
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Ensure full traceability between requirements, design artefacts, verification evidence, and released configurations.
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Verification and Audit
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Plan and conduct configuration audits including:
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Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)
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Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
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Baseline reviews
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Support external audits by customers, regulators, certification authorities, and quality assurance functions.
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Ensure configuration evidence supports safety cases and design assurance activities.
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Safety and Compliance
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Support the development and maintenance of safety cases where configuration control forms part of the assurance argument.
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Ensure safety-related products and documentation remain controlled and traceable.
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Work closely with Safety Engineers and Quality Managers to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
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Toolset Management
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Administer and optimise Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
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Maintain data integrity within CM repositories and supporting systems.
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Support deployment of digital engineering and lifecycle management capabilities.
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Build strong relationships with engineering teams, programme managers, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
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Provide training, coaching, and guidance on configuration management principles and best practice.
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Support supplier configuration management activities and audits where required.
Qualifications:
- Essential
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Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
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Desirable
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Configuration Management certification.
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Engineering Council registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).
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Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, PMI).
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Quality or Safety Management certification.
Essential skills:
- Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes including systems engineering, design, development, verification, validation, deployment, and support.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Desired skills:
- Knowledge of:
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ISO 10007 – Quality Management – Configuration Management
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EIA-649 Configuration Management Standard
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ISO 9001
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IEC 61508
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ARP4754A
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DO-178C
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DO-254
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EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129
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Defence Standards and Government Regulatory Frameworks
Experience:
What do I need before I apply:
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:-
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
