Configuration & Data Management Specialist

Our client, an internationally recognised aerospace company, are currently searching for a Configuration & Data Management Specialist to join their team based in Bristol (Hybrid) on a 12-month contract basis.

Description of Role:
Job: Configuration & Data Management Specialist

Location: Hybrid - Bristol Business Park Coldharbour Lane BS16 1EJ

Duration: 12-months
Pay Salary: £22.68 - £54.05/Hour via Umbrella Agency Inside IR35 (Relevant to experience)

Start Date: Dependant on clearance checks - BPSS initial, possible SC required

Description of Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Configuration Management and Data Management Specialist to provide support and mentorship to the BDUK Land Systems, Vertical Lift, and Fixed Wing programmes. The role will be based at our Bristol or Yeovil campuses.

General Responsibilities:
. Responsible for the deployment of 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.
. Collaborating and assisting with developing the standardisation of configuration tool sets (including security and access) to meet company requirements.
. Collaborating with the bid and programme teams to drive the company configuration management requirements into contract initiation and review.
. Providing feedback to Supplier Statements of Work for Configuration and Data Management proposals.
. Providing recommendations to the company budgetary/forecast cycle relating to configuration management activities.

Programme CM Specific Responsibilities:
. Provide and implement Configuration and Data Management requirements as detailed within the programs contracted Configuration Management requirements.
. Liaise with customer and suppliers to agree joint working procedures and processes.
. Has overall responsibility for configuration deliverables, driving the generation and delivery in accordance with clients procedures and contractual requirements, including configuration management plans.
. Act as the point of contact for customer or regulatory external Configuration Management Audits.
. Has overall responsibility for programme control boards, ensuring they are held and conducted consistently across all Fixed Wing programmes.
. Responsible for the delivery of required output of control boards and timely closure of actions.
. Provide Configuration Management support at design reviews and programme reviews.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Education:
. Good knowledge of contractual configuration management regulatory and International Standards.
. A high level of knowledge of CM and programme management principles and processes.
. Commercial and financial awareness.
. General knowledge of design, test and manufacturing procedures.
. Good knowledge of key functional fields including engineering, operations, Customer Support Training and procurement.
. Good interpersonal, facilitation and problem solving skills.
. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing planning methods.
. Able to establish high effective internal and external networks.
. High concern for detail and quality.
. Ability to plan and deliver own workload.
. IT literacy.
. CMII practitioner or equivalent experience or qualification.