Configuration Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Title : Configuration Management Specialist

Location : Toronto, ON

Contract Length : 12 months

We at Raise are hiring a Configuration Management Specialist for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.

We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Position Summary

• We are looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to join our local team!
• You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Configuration Management functions in assigned projects / products, to assure consistency in application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes over the lifecycle of a project / product.

Key Responsibilities :

• Implements the Configuration Management system for the project / product Ensures consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product
• Participates in the analysis of contractual requirements for Configuration Management, prepares cost and time estimates during the bid and major project phases, and identifies associated risks
• Describes, implements and maintains the fundamental activities within the relevant Configuration Management Plan including : Configuration Management and Planning;
• Configuration Identification; Configuration Control; Configuration Status Accounting;

Configuration verification and audit

Manages the implementation of the PLM system for configuration management of the project / product including : analysis of requirements;

system configuration; customization; data loading and end-user training

• Provides technical leadership and solves complex problems as required
• Participates in creation of Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)
• Establishes Configuration Management (CM) baselines such as FBL, ABL or PBL Perform, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), Software Configuration Audits (SCA) and software build verification on software releases
• Ensures proper use of PLM system and end to end implementation of the CM practices on the assigned Project / Product as well as coaching of the project team members on CM principals and use of PLM
• Provides support services to resolve configuration management issues during product and project lifecycles; escalate and complete (as much as possible) corrective actions in atimely fashion
• Responsible to maintain consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product both in Country of Origin (COO) and Country of Destination

COD)

• Specifies to sub-contractors and suppliers the CM requirements through Statement of Work and ensures the follow up of compliance to those requirements
• Liaises with other client unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors / suppliers regarding project CM related issues
• Contributes in improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools and overall development of the discipline, coaching of peers and new tool end-users
• Provides leadership to drive organizational change. In particular, partners with the engineering departments to provide advice and guidance for the adoption of new processes.
• May coordinate Configuration Administrators of the organization for the execution of CM system while responsible and accountable for the consistency of the related perimeter configuration information

Required Skills and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience A minimum 5 years’ experience in monitoring Systems, Software / Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill / Palma)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of CM practices and principles
• Experience with CM software and hardware and development processes
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with commercial version control and problem reporting tools Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding of the context for the job function : complex system development
• Knowledge of any of the following would be an asset : Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, DOORS, ClearCase / GIT, ClearQuest / JIRA, ERP (SAP)
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work.

When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or

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