Manager of Configuration Management - Level 5

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing hardware and software configuration on an Aerospace program with responsibility for configuration management planning, identification, change management, status accounting, verification, and audit.
• Experience as the configuration lead on an aerospace program.
• Experience developing, estimating, and executing the Configuration Management portion of an Aerospace SOW.
• Cost Account Management (CAM) Certification.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems such as Teamcenter or 3DX.
• Briefed to at least one ADP ISR/UAS System Acquisition Proposal (SAP).
• Supplier Management experience.

You will be the Manager of Configuration Management – Level 5 for the ADP Configuration Management team.

As the Manager of Configuration Management – Level 5, you will lead a high‑performing configuration management organization within the Advanced Development Program, guiding both leadership and technical execution.

• Leading and mentoring a 20+ member configuration management team.
• Balancing leadership and technical tasks, maintaining roughly a 50/50 split between leadership and individual contributor tasks.
• Defining, implementing, and ensuring compliance with CM processes.
• Overseeing staffing, performance management, training, and career planning.
• Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package are available to support work‑life balance and overall well‑being.

A collaborative leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at interfacing with program management, customers, and integrated product teams. You bring proven experience in configuration management, process governance, and team development, thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Position is located in Palmdale, CA or Marietta, GA.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.
• Requires an active Secret clearance to start.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Math.
• Experience analyzing hardware and software systems.
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies.
• Focused attention to detail to ensure data attributes are accurate and complete.
• Demonstrated systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change.
• Experience resolving technical challenges requiring integration with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborative team environment experience.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with configuration status accounting and product release processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience working with customer and subcontractor CDRL/SDRLs and SOWs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience understanding DoD contracts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

This position is onsite full‑time. All applications are considered for other opportunities where suitable. Please note that only candidates who match the required qualifications will be contacted.