Overview
Thales has been awarded a major contract to maintain the Royal Navys internal and external fleet communications for the next 10 years. We will be supporting the fleets communications systems to support combat capability after one of the largest investments in naval communications across Europe. As part of our expanding operations, we are recruiting for Configuration and Data Management Lead. You will lead and ensure the consistent application of the principles of configuration management across the project both within programme development and in‑service support. We’re looking for an individual that focuses on putting high‑quality configuration and data management at the heart of every engineering development through proactive leadership and influencing at all levels of the delivery programme.
Responsibilities
* Specifying, maintaining and ensuring compliance to CM and DM requirements, including leading audits and assessments of all levels of programme data to ensure CM processes, systems and deliverables meet defined requirements.
* Ensuring the correct identification and definition of the product and its defining data, including participation in engineering design reviews.
* Establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL) and selection of solution Configuration Items (CIs).
* Creation and maintenance of the change management system, including coordination and facilitation of internal and external Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to ensure all changes are traceable throughout design and implementation.
* Creation and maintenance of the Configuration Status Accounting Report (CSAR) used to describe the configuration management phases and milestone achievement to track design evolution and implementation; captures, verifies and controls ‘as built’, ‘as installed’, ‘as tested’ and ‘as maintained’ configuration information.
* Planning and completion of configuration verifications and configuration audits (PCA & FCA).
* Identifying, developing and deploying improvements to the CM process.
Qualifications
* Experience implementing CM within a Defence, Safety‑Critical and/or Commercial environment.
* Hold STEM qualifications, ideally a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
* Proven experience in configuration and change management across product lifecycles (concept through to support) for systems, hardware and software.
* Familiar with product lifecycle management tools (e.g., Windchill, PALMA).
* Experience with data management and document management tools.
* Ability to work with customers, subcontractors and partners, and to mentor internal staff to increase capability.
* Familiarity with delivering training in CM processes, practices and tools.
* Eligibility for full Security Clearance (SC) generally requires residence in the UK for the last five years; see the National Security Vetting Agency for details.
Benefits
* Significant bonus.
* Strong pension contribution.
* Private healthcare.
* Development‑focused targets.
* Relocation support (if required).
* Opportunities for learning, development and career enhancement.
* Support toward academic and membership attainments.
Equal Opportunity
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.
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