Configuration & Data Manager

Matchtech Group; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Configuration & Data Manager to support defence and aerospace programmes in Luton. This predominantly onsite, 12-month contract role will oversee the identification, control, protection and traceability of engineering and programme data throughout the full product lifecycle.

The role requires delivering data management activities, ensuring data is correctly identified, structured, versioned and auditable, and working with cross-functional teams to support release

Qualifications

• Experience in data management within defence/aerospace or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle control and information governance.
• Experience working to Data Management Plans and contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience handling sensitive or export-controlled information.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn cryptographic data security concepts.
• Familiarity with PLM and document management tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data management activities per approved Data Management Plans.
• Ensure data is identified, structured, versioned, approved and traceable.
• Maintain data status, integrity and visibility across datasets.
• Apply naming conventions, metadata, version control and lifecycle states.
• Support the creation, tailoring, and maintenance of Data Management Plans.
• Apply security classifications and access requirements to programme data.
• Provide data status reports, metrics and audit evidence.
• Collaborate with configuration, engineering, quality and programme teams to support milestones.

Skills

Data governance

Change control

Information governance

Data lifecycle

Document management

Contractual requirements

PLM familiarity

Security awareness

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Location: Luton (hybrid working)
Duration: 12-month contract
(Inside IR35)

Role details:
Our client is seeking a Configuration & Data Manager to support defence and aerospace programmes in Luton. This predominantly onsite, 12-month contract role will oversee the identification, control, protection and traceability of engineering and programme data throughout the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver data management activities in accordance with approved Data Management Plans.
• Ensure engineering and programme data is correctly identified, structured, versioned, approved and traceable.
• Maintain accurate data status, integrity and visibility across programme data sets.
• Apply naming conventions, metadata, version control and lifecycle states using approved data management and document control tools.
• Support the creation, tailoring, implementation and maintenance of Data Management Plans.
• Apply security classification, protective marking, export control and access requirements to programme data.
• Provide data status reports, metrics and audit evidence, supporting the resolution of findings and corrective actions.
• Work closely with configuration, engineering, quality and programme teams to support release milestones and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in data management within defence, aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle control, document management and information governance.
• Experience working to Data Management Plans, organisational procedures and contractual requirements.
• Understanding of configuration management, change control and the integration of data management processes.
• Experience handling sensitive, classified or export-controlled information.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, cryptographic data security.
• Familiarity with PLM and document management tools, audit support and compliance activities would be advantageous.