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# SUMMARYThe Configuration & Change Manager

- **Company:** SES
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Firefox, Management of Software Versions, Curam Configuration Tools
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobfinder.de/job/change-configuration-management-specialist-iris2-programme-office/

## About the Role

records of:Configuration baselinesChange logsImplementation statusProvide visibility of:Current configuration stateChange pipeline and impactSupport reporting to:Integration & ControlReporting & GovernanceProgramme BoardsCOMPETENCIESStrong experience in: Configuration ManagementChange ManagementIntegrated programme environmentsSolid understanding of: System engineering lifecycleRisk and change processesIntegration and industrialisationAbility to consolidate and communicate complex information in a clear and structured mannerStrong coordination and stakeholder management skillsHigh level of attention to detail combined with big-picture understandingExperience in multi-stakeholder or institutional programmes (ESA/EC) is a strong assetQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEUniversity degree in either Telecom, IT or Satellite EngineeringMinimum 5 years proven professional experience in project managementFluency in English, both written and spokenAny other European Language is considered an
assetExperience in using MS Tools including MS ProjectStrong experience in project management and programme environmentsExperience with PLM / configuration tools & structured data and baseline managementProven experience in working with EU, ESA, and or national governmental institutions along ECSS standardsPMP Certification (nonessential)OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTSThe candidate must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalentsWilling to work 60% onsite from officeTravel as required for project realization purposesdiv.content { } div.joqReqDescription { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif!important; text-align:left; width:700px!important; margin:0 auto!important; position:relative; -webkit-column-count: 1; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */ -moz-column-count: 1; /* Firefox */ column-count: 1; padding-top:0px; padding-left: inherit; padding-bottom:50px; font-size:14px }

## Description

and there is a strong need of support for all the activities around service provisioning and products that the system can offer in the future.ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Configuration & Change Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity, control, and traceability of programme baselines and changes across all domains.The role combines configuration management and change control responsibilities, ensuring that all system elements are properly identified, baselined, and updated in line with approved changes, and that all changes are controlled, assessed, and fully traceable.The role acts as the central coordination point between configuration, change management, and governance, enabling coherent execution across development, system engineering, manufacturing, and operations.The Position is leading the configuration competencies across the organization and supports the configuration management of the projectsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREASConfiguration ManagementDefine and
implement the configuration management approach aligned with programme-level requirementsEstablish and maintain: Configuration item (CI) structureNaming conventions and versioning rulesSupport definition and maintenance of: Functional, allocated, and product baselinesEnsure consistency between: Design baselineAs-built configurationAs-operated configurationChange ManagementImplement and manage the change control process in alignment with programme governanceCoordinate lifecycle of change requests:CreationLoggingImpact AssessmentSubmission to governanceEnsure changes are:Properly documentedAssessed across cost, schedule, risk, and technical domains Submitted to the appropriate governance board for decisionConfiguration & Change IntegrationEnsure full traceability betweenConfiguration itemsBaselinesChange requestsApproved decisionsGuarantee that:Only approved changes are implementedConfiguration baselines are updated accordinglyStatus Accounting & ReportingMaintain accurate and up-to-date


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