Configuration Management Senior Associate 1

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Associate for Configuration Management. This role involves managing engineering change requests, conducting impact analyses, and leading relevant boards. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience in configuration management. Knowledge of relevant principles and processes, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential. The salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $92,500 CAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• CMII or CMPIC certification or other CM related Certification an asset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program clearance.

Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate Engineering Change Requests.
• Conduct impact analysis on ECRs.
• Plan and lead cross-functional Configuration Review Board meetings.
• Maintain accurate product configuration traceability.
• Provide regular CM process guidance and support.

Skills

Knowledge of Configuration Management principles

Proficient in handling engineering documentation

Ability to analyze complex data

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite

Experience in SQL and Python

Working knowledge of PLM and ERP tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience

CMII or CMPIC certification

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Configuration Management, Sr. Associate

Ref#:32818

Toronto, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro‑optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The CM Sr. Associate role is responsible for the Configuration Management (CM) activities, which ensure that all CM functions relative to identification, configuration change, status accounting and audits are maintained in accordance with contractual requirements, CM practices, and QA standards.

The CM Sr Associate will facilitate all CM boards such as ECA (Enterprise Change Assessment), CRB (Change Review Board) and CIB (Change Implementation Board) as required. The CM specialist must be capable of supporting the analysis of a proposed Enterprise Change Request (ECR), and the implementation of approved ECRs to be incorporated into the product.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Orders (ECOs), and Variance Requests (RFVs).
• Conduct impact analysis on ECRs to ensure thorough development from a Configuration Management perspective.
• Plan, schedule, and lead cross-functional Configuration Review Board (CRB), Change Implementation Board (CIB), and Enterprise Change Activities (ECA) meetings as required.
• Develop detailed change implementation plans and schedules for approved changes.
• Maintain accurate product configuration traceability and update As‑Built records based on change effectivity.
• Apply approved RFVs to As‑Built records.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Office to address special customer configuration requirements and ensure proper documentation for review/approval.
• Provide regular CM process guidance and support to internal customers, addressing priorities and resolving issues.
• Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) as needed.
• Contribute to the development and execution of department goals and projects.
• Work with a continuous improvement mindset and support organizational initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, standards (e.g., EIA-649), and processes.
• Proficient in handling engineering documentation and overseeing change management processes.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear recommendations or solutions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage cross‑department interactions.
• Strong computer skills with experience using the Microsoft suite of tools.
• Experience in SQL and Python for data query and analysis an asset
• Working knowledge of PLM and ERP tools.

Desired Education and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years prior related experience.
• CMII or CMPIC certification or other CM related Certification an asset;
• Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program clearance

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $65000 to $92,500

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At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.