Senior Configuration Management Lead

  • Innovate Recruitment Ltd
  • Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
  • Aug 12, 2025
Full time Government

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Lead to deliver modern, automated Configuration Management (CM) systems for complex defence projects.

You will provide technical leadership, supporting and developing a high-performing CM team, while championing continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining scalable CM processes
  • Overseeing robust change control and version management (using tools such as Git, Jenkins, Jira)
  • Ensuring full lifecycle integrity of Configurable Items (CIs)
  • Collaborating across engineering, programmes, quality, and operations
  • Ensuring transparent, real-time configuration data and compliance with Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007, and EN9100 standards

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree (CMII or CM2-P preferred)

Required Skills

  • Proven experience in configuration management
  • Lifecycle management
  • Automation and collaboration
  • Expertise in change management and version control
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Strategic mindset
  • Eligibility for SC Clearance
  • Experience in defence projects

If you are ready to shape the future of naval technology and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions in a mission-critical environment, we want to hear from you.