Senior Configuration Manager – Defence Tech

GTS Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to own configuration and change control across defence technology projects based in the South West Midlands. You will define baselines, run the engineering change process and chair boards to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

You'll work with Jira and Confluence, and bring hands-on expertise in DEF STAN/ISO 9001 frameworks, focusing on practical, auditable CM practices that support a secure, responsive product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Configuration management experience in an engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or defence environment.
• Solid grasp of configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification and audit.
• Experience running formal engineering change processes and chairing or coordinating CCBs.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and report writing.
• Confidence with Jira and Confluence, plus some Python or C/C++ capability.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Configuration Management Plans for projects and programmes
• Define and control product baselines throughout the lifecycle
• Run the engineering change process end to end, coordinating CRs and ECOs
• Chair Configuration Control Boards, from agendas and decision packs to tracking actions to close
• Maintain configuration records, product structures and released documentation
• Produce status accounting reports for customers, programme managers and senior leadership
• Support audits and compliance with DEF STANs, ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Improve the processes and tools, and train engineering teams on best practice

Skills

Python

C/C++

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

GTS Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to own configuration and change control across defence technology projects based in the South West Midlands. You will define baselines, run the engineering change process and chair boards to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

You'll work with Jira and Confluence, and bring hands-on expertise in DEF STAN/ISO 9001 frameworks, focusing on practical, auditable CM practices that support a secure, responsive product lifecycle.