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Experienced Configuration Manager – Global Engineering & Consulting
Overview
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. With an extensive global footprint—19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value across 50 countries and £1.4+ billion in revenue—we are seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to support our Configuration and Data Management Team in its growth and development.
Responsibilities
Configuration Management Leadership
- Define, implement, and continuously improve Configuration Management (CM) policies, processes, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Act as the Configuration Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) for programmes and projects.
Configuration Identification
- Establish and maintain product structures, configuration item hierarchies, and naming conventions.
- Define and manage configuration baselines throughout the system lifecycle.
- Ensure all hardware, software, firmware, documentation, and associated assets are uniquely identified and controlled.
Change Control
- Manage engineering change processes and governance frameworks.
- Facilitate Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Engineering Review Boards.
- Assess the impact of proposed changes on safety, cost, schedule, performance, and compliance.
- Ensure changes are reviewed, approved, implemented, and documented in line with organisational procedures.
Configuration Status Accounting
- Maintain accurate records of configuration item status, changes, releases, and approvals.
- Produce configuration reports and metrics for programme and senior management reviews.
- Ensure full traceability between requirements, design artefacts, verification evidence, and released configurations.
Verification & Audit
- Plan and conduct configuration audits, including:
- Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)
- Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
- Baseline reviews
- Support external audits by customers, regulators, certification authorities, and quality assurance.
- Ensure configuration evidence supports safety cases and design assurance activities.
Safety & Compliance
- Support the development and maintenance of safety cases, where configuration control forms part of the assurance argument.
- Ensure safety-related products and documentation remain controlled and traceable.
- Collaborate with Safety Engineers and Quality Managers to maintain compliance across the product lifecycle.
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Toolset Management
- Administer and optimise Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
- Maintain data integrity within CM repositories and supporting systems.
- Support the deployment of digital engineering and lifecycle management capabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with engineering teams, programme managers, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance on configuration management principles and best practices.
- Support supplier configuration management activities and audits where required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
- (Composition pending)
Desirable
- Configuration Management certification.
- Engineering Council registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).
- Project Management qualifications:
- APM (Association for Project Management)
- PRINCE2
- PMI (Project Management Institute)
- Quality or Safety Management certification.
Key Skills
Essential
- Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes, including:
- Systems engineering
- Design
- Development
- Verification
- Validation
- Deployment
- Support
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Desired
- Knowledge of:
- ISO 10007 – Quality Management – Configuration Management
- EIA-649 Configuraiton Management Standard
- ISO 9001
- IEC 61508 (Functional safety)
- ARP4754A (The Department of Defense Aerospace Recommended Practice for System Safety)
- DO-178C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification)
- DO-254 (Design Considerations for Airworthiness Assignment of Software in Avionics)
- EN 50126 (Railway applications – Risk assessment)
- EN 50128 (Software for railway control and safety-related systems)
- EN 50129 (Railway applications – Communication, signalling, and processing systems – Safety-related electronic systems)
- Defence Standards and Government Regulatory Frameworks
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Experience
- Extensive experience as a Configuration Manager (CM).
- Proficiency in tools such as:
- Teamcenter
- Windchill
- Siemens Polarion
- IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (DOORS or DOOGS Next Gen)
- Jama Connect
- Azure DevOps
- SAP
- ServiceNow
- Experience operating formal change control processes and governance forums.
- Experience in conducting configuration audits and supporting regulatory inspections.
- Proven track record in managing configuration baselines across complex systems, products, or platforms.
- Hands-on experience using CM, PLM, ALM, or document management systems.
- Significant experience in safety-critical engineering environments.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Defence
- Aerospace
- Rail
- Nuclear
- Maritime
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Energy
What You Need Before Applying
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.
- Compliance with:
- Organisational security requirements
- Information management policies
- Export control regulations
Benefits
- Collaborative culture – We work side by side with clients and peers, supporting each other through challenges and successes.
- Professional growth – We empower passionate technology professionals to expand skills and take part in inspiring projects.
- Expleo Academy – Access to accredited training courses to develop essential and desirable skills.
- Competitive benefits – A supportive and engaged organisation where employees are encouraged to think boldly and challenge the status quo.
- Equal opportunities & inclusivity – Committed Disability Confident Employer with commitments to:
- Ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
- Offering interviews to disabled persons meeting minimum criteria.
- Adjustments where necessary.
- Supporting existing employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- Equality and diversity – An equal opportunities employer; applicable to race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
- Fair treatment – Everyone is supported with adjustments and opportunities to thrive professionally.
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Skills
Configuration Management
Change Control
Product Lifecycle Management
Configuration Auditing
Stakeholder Management
Systems Engineering
Safety Case Development
Baseline Management
Configuration Status Accounting
PLM Tool Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Leadership
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