Configuration Management Manager

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QinetiQ is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Manager to lead Configuration Management (CM) activities supporting engineering, production, and operations across QinetiQ's U.S. Sector, with a focus on product realization. The selected candidate will provide leadership for Configuration Management personnel, processes, and tools while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The Configuration Management Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining Configuration Management policies, processes, and best practices across multiple programs. This role oversees the management of Configuration Items and Configuration Data for complex hardware and software systems, leads a team of Configuration Management professionals, and partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and customers to ensure configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead and manage the Configuration Management function across multiple programs and projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Configuration Management personnel while promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Establish, implement, and maintain Configuration Management policies, procedures, and work instructions consistent with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Ensure the integrity and traceability of product configurations throughout the design, development, manufacturing, test, deployment, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary Configuration Management authority and subject matter expert for the organization.
• Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and oversee the review, approval, implementation, and documentation of engineering changes.
• Provide strategic oversight of configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, configuration verification, and configuration audits.
• Ensure contractually required configuration documentation and technical data packages are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations to ensure consistent application of Configuration Management processes.
• Oversee Configuration Management tools and systems, ensuring effective administration, process compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop metrics and reporting to monitor Configuration Management performance, compliance, and process effectiveness.
• Plan staffing, workload, and resource allocation to support current and future program needs.
• Support proposal activities, program startup efforts, and customer audits related to Configuration…