Interim Head of Configuration Management

Redline Group Ltd; Pimlico; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Head of Configuration Management on an urgent interim contract basis. The role focuses on defining and leading CM across multiple programmes, ensuring robust controls of product data and change processes.

You will work with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to maintain configuration integrity and drive ongoing improvements, with emphasis on regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Configuration Management function in engineering, defence, aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of configuration identification, change control, status accounting and configuration audits.
• Experience managing CM teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience implementing and improving CM policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with PLM, ERP and CM tools.
• Umbrella/PSC contractor arrangement is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Configuration Management function.
• Ensure robust control of product data, change management and governance across programmes.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, quality, manufacturing and supply chain to maintain configuration integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.

Skills

Configuration management leadership

Change control

Status accounting

Configuration audits

CM governance frameworks

PLM

ERP

Regulatory compliance

Influencing senior stakeholders

Tools

PLM

ERP

CM tools

Job description

Salary: £19,000 - 69,800 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading a Configuration Management function in a complex engineering, defence, aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of configuration identification, change control, status accounting and configuration audits
• Experience managing Configuration Management teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience implementing and improving Configuration Management policies, processes and governance frameworks
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with PLM, ERP and Configuration Management tools
• Must operate through an Umbrella company; candidates operating via a PSC are not accepted

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the Configuration Management function
• Ensure robust control of product data, change management processes and configuration governance across multiple programmes
• Work closely with engineering, project management, quality, manufacturing and supply chain teams to maintain configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards

Technologies:

• ERP

More:

We are recruiting on behalf of our Watford-based client for an urgent interim contract opportunity as Head of Configuration Management. The role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in supporting critical programmes and delivering effective configuration control across the organisation.