Senior Configuration Management Lead

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a Senior Configuration Management Lead to oversee modern, automated CM systems. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, ensuring full lifecycle integrity of Configurable Items while collaborating across various engineering and operational teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in configuration management.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance.
• Experience in defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining scalable CM processes.
• Overseeing robust change control and version management.
• Ensuring compliance with Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007, and EN9100 standards.

Skills

Configuration management

Lifecycle management

Automation

Collaboration

Change management

Version control

Communication

Organisational skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Relevant degree (CMII or CM2-P preferred)

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Lead to deliver modern, automated Configuration Management (CM) systems for complex defence projects.

You will provide technical leadership, supporting and developing a high-performing CM team, while championing continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining scalable CM processes
• Overseeing robust change control and version management (using tools such as Git, Jenkins, Jira)
• Ensuring full lifecycle integrity of Configurable Items (CIs)
• Collaborating across engineering, programmes, quality, and operations
• Ensuring transparent, real-time configuration data and compliance with Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007, and EN9100 standards

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (CMII or CM2-P preferred)

Required Skills

• Proven experience in configuration management
• Lifecycle management
• Automation and collaboration
• Expertise in change management and version control
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Strategic mindset
• Eligibility for SC Clearance
• Experience in defence projects

If you are ready to shape the future of naval technology and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions in a mission-critical environment, we want to hear from you.