Release Manager overseeing software release coordination and deployment activities. Collaborating with project teams to manage risks, schedules, and quality throughout the release process.
About the role
- Leading Configuration Manager overseeing configuration management strategies and processes for critical defence and public sector projects. Ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across system lifecycles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the definition, implementation, and governance of configuration management strategies across programmes and platforms.
- Own and maintain configuration baselines, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
- Provide expert advice on configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in configuration processes, tools, and reporting to support business effectiveness and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with engineering, delivery, and service teams to ensure configuration data supports operational and project needs.
- Represent configuration management in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), influencing design, delivery, and support decisions.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including business planning, risk management, and capability development.
- Mentor and develop junior configuration professionals, fostering a culture of quality, governance, and innovation.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading configuration management in complex engineering or service delivery environments, ideally within defence, government, or regulated sectors.
- Deep understanding of configuration management principles, lifecycle integration, and change governance.
- Proficiency in configuration and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, PLM systems).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and ensure consistency across systems and documentation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to challenge, innovate, and contribute to business planning and policy development.
- Professional credibility and visibility within your domain, with a track record of delivering results and driving improvement.
- Experience defining and leading configuration strategies across programmes or business units.
- Expertise in applying configuration management across the full system lifecycle, from design to decommissioning.
- Strong knowledge of standards such as ISO 10007, ITIL, and MOD DEF STANs, with experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance.
- Skilled in using and improving configuration tools and processes to enhance traceability and efficiency.
- Ability to influence and align engineering, service, and business teams to ensure configuration integrity.
- Experience developing others and contributing to the maturity of the configuration function.
- Understanding of how configuration supports broader business objectives, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
Benefits
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
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