Manager, Configuration Management

Job Description

Job Description

In this role, you will lead a team of CM analysts, oversee CM processes and tools across the business, and ensure compliance with internal, industry, and Government standards. You will serve as the primary authority for configuration identification, baseline management, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits to support program execution and product integrity.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage CM activities across all programs, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule objectives are supported.
• Oversee configuration identification, baseline management, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits in accordance with AS9100D, MIL-HDBK-61A, and EIA-649.
• Interpret complex specifications, contractual data, and hardware and software requirements, and provide expert guidance to program teams.
• Serve as the owner of CCB processes across the business; delegate chair responsibilities as needed while ensuring consistent and compliant execution.
• Coordinate and participate in Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), ensuring delivered products meet approved baseline requirements; assemble audit data packages and manage actions.
• Oversee documentation creation and change activities to ensure proper application of PLM/ERP requirements during release.
• Manage the preparation, assembly, and review of periodic Technical Data Package (TDP) deliveries to Government and customer entities.
• Support updates and improvements to configuration management policies and procedures in alignment with evolving standards and program needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality system requirements and participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Oversee CM tools and systems, ensuring data integrity, effective workflows, and continuous improvement of CM processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop configuration management team members; provide leadership, direction, and performance oversight.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and external customers to ensure seamless configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure that contractual delivery requirements for engineering documents and data are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or similar applicable degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience leading Configuration Management activities across a business, including substantial experience supporting defense or Government programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a CM team and their activities across multiple programs/projects.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management processes and applicable industry and Government standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain configuration baselines, control engineering changes, and support product lifecycle traceability.
• Effective presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with common business and engineering tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, PLM systems, ERP systems).
• Ability to read, interpret, and extract applicable information from specifications. Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and related standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred.