Configuration Management Specialist

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hitachi Vantara Corporation Full time
About Us

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in the development of digital transformation and technology. Our organization is built on a strong foundation of diversity and inclusivity, with a commitment to creating a legacy that goes beyond borders. We are a company that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Position: Configuration Management Specialist

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement the Configuration Management system for the project/product.
  2. Ensure consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project/product.
  3. Participate in the analysis of contractual requirements for Configuration Management, prepare cost and time estimates during the bid and major project phases, and identify associated risks.
  4. Describe, implement, and maintain 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.
  5. Manage 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.
  6. Provide technical leadership and solve complex problems as required.
  7. Participate in the creation of Product Breakdown Structure (PBS).
  8. Establish Configuration Management (CM) baselines such as FBL, ABL, or PBL.
  9. Perform Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), Software Configuration Audits (SCA), and software build verification on software releases.
  10. Ensure 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 principles and use of PLM.
  11. Provide 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.
  12. Responsible for maintaining consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project/product both in Country of Origin (COO) and Country of Destination (COD).
  13. Specify to sub-contractors and suppliers the CM requirements through Statement of Work and ensure the follow-up of compliance to those requirements.
  14. Liaise with other Hitachi Rail unit CM personnel involved in the project, as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues.
  15. Contribute to the improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools and overall development of the discipline, coaching of peers and new tool end-users.
  16. Provide leadership to drive organizational change, partnering with engineering departments to provide advice and guidance for the adoption of new processes.
  17. May coordinate Configuration Administrators of the organization for the execution of CM system while being responsible and accountable for the consistency of the related perimeter configuration information.
Required Skills and Experience:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  2. A minimum of 5 years' experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  1. Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill/Palma).
  2. Extensive knowledge and experience of CM practices and principles.
  3. Experience with CM software and hardware and development processes.
  4. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  5. Familiarity with commercial version control and problem reporting tools.
  6. Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding of the context for the job function: complex system development.
  7. Knowledge of any of the following would be an asset: Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, DOORS, ClearCase/GIT, ClearQuest/JIRA, ERP (SAP).
  8. Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at Hitachi Rail Careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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