Configuration Management Specialist

Configuration Management Specialist Location: Toronto, Ontario Day shift: 40 hours per week Pay rate: $56 per hour Contract role: 6-month contract with a possibility of extension Starting: ASAP Responsibilities: Implements the Configuration Management system for the project/product and ensures consistency of information in the configuration management system. Participates in the analysis of contractual requirements for Configuration Management, prepares cost and time estimates during bid and major project phases, and identifies associated risks. Describes, implements and maintains the fundamental activities within the 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 baselines such as FBL, ABL or PBL; performs 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 CM practices on the assigned Project/Product and coaches the project team members on CM principles and use of PLM. Provides support services to resolve configuration management issues during product and project lifecycles; escalates and completes corrective actions in a timely fashion. Maintains 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 compliance with those requirements. Liaises with other CM personnel involved in the project and with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues. Contributes to improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools and overall development of the discipline, coaching peers and new tool end‑users. Provides leadership to drive organizational change, partnering with engineering departments to provide advice and guidance for adoption of new processes. May coordinate Configuration Administrators of the organization for the execution of CM system while responsible and accountable for consistency of the related perimeter configuration information. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience. 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. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, DOORS, ClearCase/GIT, ClearQuest/JIRA, ERP (SAP) would be an asset. Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams. If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role, please apply online, email or fax your resume to Irena Shema. We are an equal opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr