Configuration Management Specialist

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional leave & study leave

Blood donor leave

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Financial guidance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Configuration & Data Management leader to drive CDM across Maritime Programs. You will govern data, baselines and documentation, while guiding teams in Windchill and PLM practices, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor staff, contribute to audits and drive continuous improvement in digital engineering and data integrity within a dynamic Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) within Defence, Aerospace or complex engineering environments.
• Experience managing engineering data, documentation and configuration items within a PDM/PLM environment.
• Proficiency with enterprise collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint) and reporting tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM activities in line with program, customer and contractual requirements.
• Provide governance, technical leadership and oversight across the program.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management plans, baselines and related documentation.
• Implement CDM solutions to improve digital engineering outcomes and reduce transactional effort.
• Manage engineering data, drawings, models and configuration items within Windchill and related tools.
• Ensure configuration items are controlled within approved baselines.
• Coordinate configuration activities across multiple teams.
• Support change control and status accounting through the program lifecycle.
• Facilitate customer engagements, PCAs and FCAs and other assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with export controls and security/classification requirements while producing reports.

Skills

Configuration Management

Data Management

Engineering Governance

PDM/PLM

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder engagement

AI prompting

Tools

PTC Windchill

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

In this role, you’ll lead Configuration & Data Management (CDM) activities across Maritime Programs, ensuring engineering information, technical baselines and controlled data are effectively managed throughout the lifecycle of critical Defence capabilities. Working closely with engineering, drafting, compliance and customer stakeholders, you’ll provide governance, oversight and technical leadership across Configuration Management activities while supporting contractual, regulatory and customer requirements.

You’ll play a key role in implementing and continuously improving Configuration & Data Management practices and tools, helping to drive efficient digital ways of working and strong process discipline. You’ll also support audit activities, mentor team members and contribute to the delivery of complex engineering and sustainment programs within a dynamic Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Configuration & Data Management (CDM) activities in line with program, customer and contractual requirements.
• Provide CDM governance, technical leadership and oversight across the program.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management plans, processes, baselines and supporting documentation.
• Implement and support efficient CDM solutions that enhance digital engineering outcomes and reduce transactional effort.
• Manage engineering data, drawings, models, parts and configuration items within PTC Windchill and associated PDM/PLM tools.
• Ensure hardware and software configuration items are controlled, structured and maintained within approved baselines.
• Coordinate configuration activities across engineering, drafting, project, compliance and customer teams.
• Support configuration control, change management and status accounting throughout the program lifecycle.
• Facilitate customer engagements, configuration reviews, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) and other assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with export controls, security classifications, intellectual property obligations and sensitive information requirements while producing reports, metrics and dashboards to support program performance.

What You’ll Bring

You are a Configuration Management, Data Management, Engineering Governance or related professional who thrives in complex technical environments. You understand the importance of data integrity, compliance and process discipline, and enjoy working across a range of stakeholders to deliver successful program outcomes.

• Experience in Configuration Management, Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Engineering Governance or a related discipline within Defence, Aerospace, Government or complex engineering environments.
• Experience managing engineering data, technical documentation, product structures and configuration-controlled hardware and software items within a PDM/PLM environment.
• Experience using PTC Windchill and/or other enterprise PLM/PDM platforms.
• Proficiency with collaboration and workflow tools such as Jira, Confluence and SharePoint.
• Experience developing reports, metrics and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of configuration control, change management, status accounting, governance and assurance processes.
• Experience managing sensitive information, including intellectual property, export-controlled data, confidential information and security-classified information.
• Experience participating in or leading Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) or similar assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, project and customer teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to maintain process discipline, identify inefficiencies and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

What we offer you

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways.
• Access face to face and online development opportunities, supported by employee recognition programs and annual awards events.
• Many roles offer flexible options to help you shape a work pattern that fits your life.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year, plus access dedicated study leave, and quarterly blood donor leave.
• Receive free mental health support for you and your family, participate in health month activities and access resources that support your wellbeing.
• Access a wide range of employee discounts, novated leasing options, referral incentives and financial guidance through your Superannuation provider.

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.