Senior Configuration Management Lead - Defence Programs

Saab AB; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Team Lead to guide a team across complex Defence and engineering programs. You will establish CM frameworks, govern baselines, and collaborate with engineering and project leaders to ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong CM expertise, leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, with hybrid work arrangements and a 9-day fortnight option.

Qualifications

• Extensive CM experience across defence or regulated programmes.
• Demonstrated leadership of CM teams or functions.
• Knowledge of CM governance and baselining processes.
• Experience with configuration status accounting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Configuration Management professionals.
• Prioritise team workload across multiple projects and requirements.
• Drive adoption of CM best practices and governance.
• Provide guidance on baseline management, change control and audits.
• Facilitate CM governance meetings and boards (CCBs/ERBs).
• Support project managers in establishing and maintaining baselines.

Skills

Configuration Management leadership

CM governance across defence programs

Baseline and change management

Configuration audits and data mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

EIA-649 CM principles

CM frameworks development

IFS Applications exposure

Industry CM qualifications

Tools

IFS Applications

ERP/PLM platforms

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Team Lead to guide a team across complex Defence and engineering programs. You will establish CM frameworks, govern baselines, and collaborate with engineering and project leaders to ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong CM expertise, leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, with hybrid work arrangements and a 9-day fortnight option.