Configuration Management Specialist
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Location: Scarborough, ON M1B 6H8
Description:
Configuration Management Specialist
Toronto, ON
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 a
timely 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 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
Toronto, ON
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 a
timely 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 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