Software Configuration Management LR08

 About the Team 

With 80,000 colleagues working in 68 countries, we are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of “Safety & Security”. In the Netherlands, 2,500 colleagues work in 4 locations: Huizen, Eindhoven, Delft and Hengelo (Head Office). Together with knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on Radars for the Navy and Army, Cyber ​​Security solutions, Cryogenic cooling systems, communication systems for the army and R & D for Radars.

In Hengelo, the Business Unit Naval makes products and “Solution Systems” for the Navy. To stay in control of our product configurations, the Configuration Management (CM) department manages the product baselines and integrity of the data. We do this with our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system Windchill.

About your future job

You are responsible for the preparation and execution of the Configuration Management Plan (CMP). The core of the function is the management of systems and products throughout the product lifecycle.

As a Configuration Manager you are an expert in the field of configuration management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). You have gained experience in Engineering and/or Supply chain and therefore understand the value and necessity of PLM.   

In this role, in addition to your own work, you also have guiding and coordinating tasks. In addition, you think about the vision and strategy of the department and contribute to the continuous improvement of configuration management.

• You describe, implement and maintain the fundamental activities within the CMP:

• Planning and control;

• Identification;

• Configuration check;

• Status accounting;

• Verification and audits.

• You develop and maintain configuration management processes, methods and best practices, using the international standard CM2.

• You perform configuration management tasks in projects, such as providing baselines and deliveries.

• You monitor and manage CM activities within projects (for example change management).

• You create and deliver configuration management/Product Life Cycle Management (awareness) presentations and training.

• You are a process expert and know how the processes work in detail and help to improve processes.

• You will be involved in improvement projects to create support for changes.

• You are a good sparring partner for colleagues, product and/or project managers.

  
  

Why are you a good match?

• HBO working and thinking level (preferably a technical or IT study direction).

• Experience and knowledge of Configuration management and Product Life Cycle Management.

• You are CM2 certified

• Knowledge of development, release, configuration & change management tools and best practices.

• Ability and knowledge to develop and manage improvements through Agile and/or Lean.

• Process knowledge and knowledge of Engineering & Supply Chain processes

• A proactive attitude and analytical skills.

• Leadership and the ability to make independent decisions.

• You move comfortably within all levels of the organization.

• You pay attention to both the details and the bigger picture.