Managing
large projects at BAE Systems Australia isn’t for the faint-hearted. The
challenges are varied, complex and testing. And they’re different. Every day.
large projects at BAE Systems Australia isn’t for the faint-hearted. The
challenges are varied, complex and testing. And they’re different. Every day.
So when your ideas are listened to and you see them come to life, the
experience is so much richer.
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CONFIGURATION
MANAGER
MANAGER
• Defence
industry leader
• Permanent and full time configuration management leadership position
• Cairns, Queensland location
industry leader
• Permanent and full time configuration management leadership position
• Cairns, Queensland location
In
Cairns, BAE Systems provides Hydrographic In Service Support (HISS) to the
Royal Australian Navy, managing the in service support requirements of
Hydrographic Ships, Survey Motor Launches and Survey Motor Boats. Collectively,
the team manages scheduled maintenance, engineering configuration changes and
ad-hoc support requirements to support this fleet.
Cairns, BAE Systems provides Hydrographic In Service Support (HISS) to the
Royal Australian Navy, managing the in service support requirements of
Hydrographic Ships, Survey Motor Launches and Survey Motor Boats. Collectively,
the team manages scheduled maintenance, engineering configuration changes and
ad-hoc support requirements to support this fleet.
BAE
System’s core values of Trusted, Innovative and Bold under pin everything that
we do. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Configuration Manager to join our
Maritime Sustainment business. This key leadership position will be based
at our Cairns site and will be offered on a permanent and full time
basis.
System’s core values of Trusted, Innovative and Bold under pin everything that
we do. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Configuration Manager to join our
Maritime Sustainment business. This key leadership position will be based
at our Cairns site and will be offered on a permanent and full time
basis.
As
the Configuration Manager, you will:
• Take carriage of all configuration management activities on the
Hydrographic In Service Support contract
• Provide effective leadership to the configuration management team,
ensuring services provided meet business and customer objectives
• Plan, implement and manage the configuration management practices and
systems
• Undertake complex activities pertaining to the maintenance of technical
databases
• Undertake configuration baseline management, configuration change
management, configuration status accounting and reporting, and conducting
configuration audits
• Manage the configuration change control process and changes affecting
the configuration documentation
• Manage and run engineering review board, configuration control board
project meetings and attend modification implementation program meetings
• Liaise with all senior project staff to resolve configuration management
issues and ensure the detailed configuration of the product remains known and
under control, and the product configuration can be accurately reported on request
• Provide estimates of the configuration management effort and the
staffing profile for contract change proposals or bids for new/additional
business
• Manage the development of new processes where required and coordinate
their development, test and verification into the electronic configuration
management system
the Configuration Manager, you will:
• Take carriage of all configuration management activities on the
Hydrographic In Service Support contract
• Provide effective leadership to the configuration management team,
ensuring services provided meet business and customer objectives
• Plan, implement and manage the configuration management practices and
systems
• Undertake complex activities pertaining to the maintenance of technical
databases
• Undertake configuration baseline management, configuration change
management, configuration status accounting and reporting, and conducting
configuration audits
• Manage the configuration change control process and changes affecting
the configuration documentation
• Manage and run engineering review board, configuration control board
project meetings and attend modification implementation program meetings
• Liaise with all senior project staff to resolve configuration management
issues and ensure the detailed configuration of the product remains known and
under control, and the product configuration can be accurately reported on request
• Provide estimates of the configuration management effort and the
staffing profile for contract change proposals or bids for new/additional
business
• Manage the development of new processes where required and coordinate
their development, test and verification into the electronic configuration
management system
As
an ideal applicant you will have:
• Extensive configuration management experience in an engineering
environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong customer management skills and the ability to influence and
develop effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all
levels
an ideal applicant you will have:
• Extensive configuration management experience in an engineering
environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong customer management skills and the ability to influence and
develop effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all
levels
Whilst
not essential, an engineering degree coupled with configuration management
experience within the Maritime industry will be highly regarded.
not essential, an engineering degree coupled with configuration management
experience within the Maritime industry will be highly regarded.
As
Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be
Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be
Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality
may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality
may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Applications
should be addressed to: Kon Yiannikopoulos, HR Advisor – Recruitment. Please
ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s)
to your application. A cover letter is preferred.
should be addressed to: Kon Yiannikopoulos, HR Advisor – Recruitment. Please
ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s)
to your application. A cover letter is preferred.
At
BAE Systems you will find support for training and development, competitive
benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices in addition to a genuine
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
BAE Systems you will find support for training and development, competitive
benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices in addition to a genuine
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BAE
Systems Australia employees are encouraged to refer others for employment in
line with the conditions of the Employee Referral Scheme.
Systems Australia employees are encouraged to refer others for employment in
line with the conditions of the Employee Referral Scheme.
Further
information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html
information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html
