Configuration Manager

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 £55,000 depending 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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies year to year)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

We seek an experienced Configuration professional with the ability to actively lead Configuration Management processes across MBDA's product portfolio. Your networking skills will enable you to foster strong relationships and deliver governance of our Configuration Management processes, contributing to our business success.

As a Configuration Manager, you will establish yourself within your designated programme, providing strategic direction and applying Configuration Management principles throughout the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience in Configuration Management, with knowledge of principles, processes, and standards nationally and internationally. Familiarity with complex weapon or defence systems is desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering networks and stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of leading through technical challenges confidently.
• Outstanding networking skills to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to plan, lead, and deliver Configuration Management activities.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills at all levels.
• Knowledge of Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007, or EN9100 is beneficial but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Join a dynamic core business function responsible for Configuration Management across MBDA UK products and services.
• Support new and complex products underpinning future success.
• Opportunity to coach and develop skills in CM and wider engineering teams.
• Lead operational improvements to evolve configuration management policies and processes.
• Potential for personal development and Professional Accreditation in Configuration Management.
• Work on multi-national projects with opportunities for international travel.

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and defending our nations. We partner with governments towards a common goal of security and freedom.

We support employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.

We encourage everyone to speak with us for advice, support, or adjustments during our recruitment process.

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