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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Manager - **Company:** Expleo - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Document Management Systems, Firmware, Information Management, PRINCE2, SAP (Applications), Windchill, Jama (Software), Polarion, Servicenow, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d88997094639baea ## About the Role + Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience., + Configuration Management certification. + Engineering Council registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). + Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, PMI). + Quality or Safety Management certification. Essential skills: * Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes including systems engineering, design, development, verification, validation, deployment, and support. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability., * An extensive experience as a Configuration Manager (CM) * Experience with 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 conducting configuration audits and supporting regulatory inspections. * Proven experience managing configuration baselines across complex systems, products, or platforms. * Experience using CM, PLM, ALM, or document management systems. * Significant experience in Configuration Management within safety-critical engineering environments., * Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance. * Compliance with organisational security, information management, and export control requirements. ## Description * Configuration Management Leadership + Define, implement, and continuously improve Configuration Management (CM) policies, processes, procedures, and standards. + Ensure compliance with relevant 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 and Audit + Plan and conduct configuration audits including: o Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) o Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) o Baseline reviews + Support external audits by customers, regulators, certification authorities, and quality assurance functions. + Ensure configuration evidence supports safety cases and design assurance activities. * Safety and 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. + Work closely with Safety Engineers and Quality Managers to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle. * Toolset Management * + Administer and optimise Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. + Maintain data integrity within CM repositories and supporting systems. + Support 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 practice. + Support supplier configuration management activities and audits where required., + Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible + Communicating and promoting vacancies + Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job + Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required + Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people ## Related Videos - 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