Configuration Management Specialist

Birdon Group; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon Group is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to lead CM and DM activities across projects from our Port Macquarie or Sydney offices. The role requires developing CM plans, managing Configuration Items, and supporting baselines throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include maintaining CSAS, assisting Design Authorities, and ensuring data governance and secure system configurations. A background in defence/government projects and CM certification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Formal configuration management training / certification.
• Experience with Configuration Management in PLM or similar systems.
• Proven ability to manage configuration items and data within CSAS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer Configuration Management and Data Management across Birdon projects.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans and CSAS tools.
• Assist Design Authorities in identifying and establishing Configuration Items.
• Manage CIs and technical data within CSAS.
• Support changes to baselines and maintain CSA reports.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure configurations and data governance.

Skills

Configuration Management

Data Management

CSAS

PLM Systems

Documentation

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or IT

Tools

PLM System

Electronic Document Management

Job description

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don't shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Configuration Management Specialist. This is a Full-Time role with flexibility to be based out of our offices in Port Macquarie or Sydney.

Position Overview

The Configuration Management Specialist is responsible for leading and administering Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) activities across Birdon projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Developing and maintaining Configuration Management Plans, associated processes and work instructions
• Develop and maintain the CM plans, procedures and tools, including the Configuration Status Accounting System (CSAS) used to deliver systems design.
• Assisting the Design Authorities (DAs) and Product DAs in identification and establishment of Configuration Items (CIs) within the CSAS.
• Management of CIs and products and their associated Technical Data within the CSAS as directed by the DAs.
• Supporting DAs to ensure design drawings, documentation and technical data is appropriately identified, released, and controlled within the CSAS.
• Supporting the DAs to ensure the Functional, Allocated and Design Baselines are understood, defined, and documented.
• Support to engineering projects to evaluate, approve, implement and track changes to baselines in accordance with approved CMP's.
• Undertake configuration status accounting and provide Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) reports on a regular basis.

Support engineering projects to successfully complete FCAs and PCAs to confirm approved Design and Product Baselines.

Participation in and provision of support to integrated project teams for delivery of assigned scope.

Delegate CM and DM responsibilities and give guidance to the CM and Data Management Officer (s) for approved project scope.

Collaborate with IT to ensure appropriate system configurations, permissions, and security measures.

Support system integration efforts to improve data interoperability across business function.

Oversee the classification and security of data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Implement and maintain version control and audit trails for all controlled documents and data.

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data governance and to mitigate risk.

Work closely with engineering, operations, and senior management to support business objectives through effective configuration and data management.

Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-business communication regarding data needs, updates, and changes.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Formal configuration management training / certification.

Demonstrated experience in Configuration Management including experienced in managing configuration of products in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, electronic document management system, or similar.

Highly proficient in defence programs, government acquisitions and project systems

• Proactive manner, demonstrating strong team leadership, CM leadership and interpersonal skills. Including the ability to receive broad direction and develop plans to implement that direction.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.

Configuration management training certification i.e. CMTF LV III CCMP

Experience in leading configuration management within and engineering organisation in the Defence industry.

Ability to develop system documents, process standards, and high-level reporting.

• Previous experience building capability and systems in a team and a developing organisation.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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