Job Description

A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint an Configuration Management SpecialistReporting to the Space Programme Manager, the Configuration Management Specialist is responsible for implementing project configuration and data management systems and reviewing and auditing contractor configuration and data management systems for adequacy. The configuration management system must address configuration identification, configuration control, configuration accounting, and configuration verification. Typical tasks associated with configuration management are preparing the configuration management plan, identifying configuration items, establishing, and serving as Secretariat of configuration control boards, administering the control process and configuration accounting databases, engineering release, maintaining control and release records, and conducting audits. They assist the Space Project Manager in planning the overall project data requirements and collecting and managing information consistent with the project needs.Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognized Project Management/ Administration qualification.
• At least 5 years configuration management experience in mission-critical/ or highly complex technical project environments is required.
• Advanced knowledge of ECSS Configuration Management concepts and disciplines (planning, configuration identification, status accounting, configuration control, and audits).
• Proficient in the use of Project Management Tools and Systems.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Establishment of confirmation management principles and processes.
• Development of a configuration management policy and procedure.
• Oversee the implementation of configuration management.
• Training of staff in configuration management practices.

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