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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Configuration Management (CM) - **Company:** Sonatech, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=024dda155f97f820 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a technical field. * 7+ years of experience in engineering configuration management or product data management. * Proficiency with configuration management systems (e.g. PDM, ERP, MRP). * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and influence senior leaders, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities. * Strong understanding of engineering documentation, change control/version management systems, and production control systems. * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills * Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC, INCOSE). * Experience in a DoD or Aerospace industry. * Understanding of CUI and ITAR compliance. Required Citizenship and Security Clearance * US Citizenship is required ## Description The Manager, Configuration Management is a strategic and technical leader responsible for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Sonatech's Configuration Management (CM) processes. This role ensures integrity of the entire product lifecycle; definition, design, test, production, maintenance, and retirement. As a key member of the company leadership team, the Configuration Manager provides cross-functional guidance, drives process and system improvements, and serves as the primary representative of the Configuration Management function to senior leadership, customers, and regulatory authorities., * Lead the implementation and oversight of Sonatech's CM policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with company, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. * Serve as CM subject matter expert. * Partner with engineering, program management, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure consistent application of CM practices across all projects and product lines. * Oversee evaluation and implementation of new tools and processes. * Ensure full traceability between engineering design data, part numbers, and product configurations throughout the product lifecycle. * Lead Product Change Control Board. CCB reviews and approves; document releases, Engineering Change Orders, and other product configuration changes. * Evaluate the CM process efficiency and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date configuration data within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and ensure the integrity and traceability of all records. * Plan and conduct Configuration Audits to verify compliance between product design, documentation, and as-built items. * Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to configuration management and change control. ## Related Videos - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Databases on Kubernetes: Why you should care](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/74-databases-on-kubernetes-why-you-should-care) - [Keep your code refactorable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/381-keep-your-code-refactorable) - [Maturity assessment for technicians or how I learned to love OWASP SAMM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/351-maturity-assessment-for-technicians-or-how-i-learned-to-love-owasp-samm) - [Software Engineering Social Connection: Yubo’s lean approach to scaling an 80M-user infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1583-software-engineering-social-connection-yubo-s-lean-approach-to-scaling-an-80m-user-infrastructure) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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