Configuration Manager

About the job

Configuration Management is pivotal to MBDA's success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.

Salary: Circa £55,000depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Configuration professional with an ability to actively lead the application of Configuration Management processes across MBDA's prestigious product portfolio. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with our business programmes will enable you to deliver outstanding governance of our Configuration Management processes whilst contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.

As a Configuration Manager, you will confidently establish yourself within your designated programme to provide strategic direction and deliver technical application of Configuration Management principles throughout the lifecycle of the product.

What we're looking for

• Highly experienced within a Configuration Management discipline. Extensive knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes and standards, both nationally and internationally. A technical understanding of complex weapon systems or other defence systems being desirable.
• Strong technical appreciation of engineering business networks and associated stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle.
• Highly developed communication skills with an ability to lead through technical challenges with confidence and assertion.
• Outstanding networking skills with an ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships.
• An ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities.
• Proven ability to successfully influence and negotiate at all levels, without compromising relationships.
• Whilst not essential, an operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100 would be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

• You will be joining a fresh, dynamic and focussed core business function responsible for Configuration Management across all MBDA UK products and services.
• You will support a number of new and complex business products that underpin the future success of our business.
• The opportunity to technically coach and develop skills in both CM and wider engineering colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop and lead operational improvements to evolve MBDA's configuration management policy and processes for the future.
• The role provides great opportunities for personal development including a route to Professional Accreditation in the area of Configuration Management.
• You will have the potential to work on multi-national projects with the associated prospects of international travel.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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