Configuration Manager (SC cleared - Inside IR35)

Our Client are looking for an SC cleared Configuration Manager to implement the CM methodology and to provide evidence of the achievement of the Golden Thread whilst ensuring consistency between requirements, technical information and realised products.

The role is the Process Owner, Single Point of Contact and Functional Manager for the Programme with regards to Configuration Management Organisation, People, Process, Tools & Data working in co-operation with the Client, Partners, Contractors and Delivery Projects to ensure synergy, standardisation, and performance to business requirements.

This role will be a minimum of 4 days per week onsite.

Skills required:
- In depth understanding and proven application of CM Standards (Def Stan 05-57, Def Stan 05-61, EIA-649, ISO10007 and IpX CMII).
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of performing CM at the company/programme level in support of Projects and In-Service throughout the full product/system life cycle within a similar environment.
- Be fully conversant and experienced in the functionality and implementation of CM tools (comprehensive PLM tools) for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings, Records and CAD Models.
- Experience of managing a dispersed and often indirect team of people to successfully achieve CM directive

Experience required:
Led, managed, and established configuration management at a company or programme level for complex multiple discipline large scale programmes across the full technical life cycle ideally in a Nuclear Civils, Building Services & Process Plant and Equipment environment.

Activities:
- Establishes, maintains and implements a programme level CM system (strategy, policy, plan, procedures, standards, organisation, people, processes & tools) in compliance with the Client and Partners Quality Management System, Information Systems, External Standards and best practice.
- Provides capability planning, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, monitoring and improvement (people, process & tools) to meet Programme CM workload requirements.
- Accountable for the deployment and maintenance of the Configuration Management system within the various workstreams.
- Ensures Programme CM risks are identified and managed, contributes towards Programme lessons learnt and ensures lessons learnt and CM risks are mitigated at Programme level.
- Builds a network of relationships with External businesses, contractors and industry experts to enhance Programme reputation and import solutions and best practice.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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