Configuration & Data Management Specialist

Configuration & Data Management Specialist

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Job Description

Boeings Defence UKs Digital Business is at the forefront of delivering innovative programmes within the Defence and Security Sectors across the UK.

We are seeking a Configuration & Data Management Specialist, to join our team of skilled digital and systems professionals. This role will primarily support the design and execution of a significant programme of work for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the Engineering and Logistics domain.

Boeing Defence UK is looking for Configuration& Data Management Specialist based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

The role will include but not be limited to:

• Configuration and control of Boeing developed and COTS software from third parties.
• Configuration and control of Boeing developed and COTS systems/software from third parties.
• Deployment of software configuration processes and the execution of process controls.
• The upfront development, interpretation and understanding of Customer requirements.
• The planning and implementation of Configuration and Data Management.
• Support the deployment of a standardised configuration management process throughout the organisation.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Collaborate and assist with developing the standardisation of configuration tool sets (including security and access) to meet company requirements.
• Interfaces with Boeing bid and programme teams to drive the company configuration management requirements into contract initiation and review.
• Provide input to Supplier Statements of Work for Configuration and Data Management proposals.
• Provide input to the company budgetary/ forecast cycle relating to configuration management activities.

Data Management Specific:

• Tracks and report data transmissions, monitoring adherence to company and regulatory data configuration and contractual requirements.
• Tracking and processing of customer contracted data and supplier data deliverables.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to Export Compliance, Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA's), Security and Intellectual Property regulations and Boeing information protection processes.
• Supports audits and reviews to ensure products meet requirements.

Required qualifications (Experience/Education/Skills):

• Good knowledge of contractual configuration management regulatory and International Standards.
• A high level of knowledge of CM and programme management principles and processes.
• Has Commercial and financial awareness.
• General knowledge of design, test and manufacturing procedures.
• Good knowledge of key functional disciplines including engineering, operations, Customer Support Training and procurement.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written electronic across all levels.
• Ability to plan and deliver own workload.
• High degree of IT literacy.
• Preferred but not necessary is a CMII practitioner or has equivalent experience or qualification. Has knowledge of SAP or Goldesp or ITIL .

The ability to obtain security clearance is essential

The position is subject to contract award.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)