Configuration & Release Manager

Position: OMNIA Training Configuration & Release Manager

Location:

Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom – Hybrid role.

• Technical leadership of all Configuration Management (CM) processes on the project to ensure CM compliance, including configuration planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for development and in‑service systems/services.
• Lead programme start‑up and change activities, tailoring, estimating effort, establishing configuration processes, tool selection, data management repositories and regular governance and execution meetings.
• Define and lead application of release management, establishing release activities and toolsets, ensuring release requirements are defined and met, generating baselines, and managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and process simplification across the programme in conjunction with the professional lead.
• Work closely with development, quality assurance, ITEA and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development to in‑service environments.
• Identify potential risks that could impact release schedules and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, configuration items, and changes to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Lead a team of release engineers, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget.
• Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme.

• Engineering background, degree level or equivalent prior experience.
• Proven knowledge and experience in release management, configuration management or a related role with strong understanding of development life cycles.
• Detailed working knowledge of Def Stan 05‑57 or equivalent.
• Experience with CMMI and ISO 9000 requirements.
• Familiarity with tailored process creation and introduction using current CM methodology, establishing guidelines and rules for all functions/levels and toolsets for successful configuration management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Agile methodologies).
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Git Hub, Argo, QUAY, Wind Chill.
• Leadership experience within complex, multi‑disciplinary programmes.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with large government or private‑sector engineering programmes.
• Well‑developed planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in training transformation or learning platforms.
• Certifications in SAFe, ITIL4 and familiarity with ISO 15288 – Systems and Software Engineering.
• Security clearance to SC level or higher.

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