Configuration Management Manager

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks, the UAE-based venture, seeks a Configuration Management Manager to establish and maintain the integrity of product and program deliverables across lifecycles, integrating PLM processes and driving change control in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong PLM background, proficiency in scripting, and excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills to mentor teams and ensure robust configuration governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in configuration management.
• Strong understanding of configuration and documentation management principles and best practices.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation (drawings CAD specifications).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLM systems (Duro is a plus).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python is a Plus).
• Experience with software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement configuration management policies and procedures.
• Define and maintain configuration baselines for all products and programs.
• Manage and control changes to products, programs and projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Conduct change impact assessments and risk analyses.
• Integrate configuration management processes with other lifecycle processes (e.g. requirements management, early procurement, design release).
• Maintain and improve PLM systems and tools.
• Train and mentor team members on configuration management best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of configuration management processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve configuration management issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of configuration management processes and tools.
• Conduct change management activities to ensure smooth and effective implementation of configuration changes.

Skills

Configuration management

Change management

Communication

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Duro PLM

Job description

The Configuration Management Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity and traceability of all product and program deliverables throughout their lifecycle. This includes the development implementation and maintenance of processes and tools for managing the configuration of multiple product stacks and specific program deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills a deep understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

About this Role

• Develop and implement configuration management policies and procedures.
• Define and maintain configuration baselines for all products and programs.
• Manage and control changes to products programs and projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Conduct change impact assessments and risk analyses.
• Integrate configuration management processes with other lifecycle processes (e.g. requirements management early procurement design release).
• Maintain and improve PLM systems and tools.
• Train and mentor team members on configuration management best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of configuration management processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering manufacturing quality assurance) to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve configuration management issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of configuration management processes and tools.
• Conduct change management activities to ensure smooth and effective implementation of configuration changes.

Must Haves

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in configuration management.
• Strong understanding of configuration and documentation management principles and best practices.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation (drawings CAD specifications).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLM systems (Duro is a plus).
• Experience with scripting languages (Pyhton is a Plus).
• Experience with software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with software development tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001CMMI MIL-STD-973 and/or EIA-649).
• Knowledge about Export Control (EARITAR) and Security standards (CMMCNIST ISO 27001).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

Required Experience:

Manager