Software Configuration Manager

Job Description

Job title: Software Configuration Manager

Location: Warton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £57,493 – £60,326 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the team day-to day activities, provided guidance, and develop team members in line with company policies and best practice to maintain a motivated workforce
• Guide the team to deliver all programme milestones and tasks to planned schedules within a fast paced environment
• Managing team budgets and schedules
• Confirming configuration management by reviewing and authorising configurable software/data items using Configuration Management System across avionics system/sub system teams
• Ensure the Creation, test and release compatibility matrix's containing executable software to system integration rigs, development and production flight programmes, in accordance toolset requirements
• Undertake delegated Quality control role for aircraft software/data deliverables including certificate of conformances
• An understanding of export control, security and Quality policies & procedures

Your skills and experiences:

• A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Possess excellent attention to detail and be proficient in configuration control
• Enthusiastic with experience working within a large complex, multi project environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work, collaborate and manage stakeholders at senior levels
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate;
• An understanding of configuration standards and processes including quality and development lifecycles etc
• Understand and comply with policies on security, operating procedures, absence and attendance, health and safety etc
• Experience managing teams

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Software Management Group Team:

Join BAE Systems' Software Management Group (SMG) team and lead the charge in shaping the future of Typhoon aircraft technology. As a Configuration Manager, you'll spearhead innovative solutions, collaborate with key stakeholders, and represent us in external meetings. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and professional growth. Elevate your career and be part of a team that pioneers the future of aerospace.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation

Closing Date: 14th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.