Manager of Configuration Management
Job Description:
Saab, Inc. is searching for a Manager of Configuration Management to step into an influential leadership position using your experience in hardware, software, and data CM to ensure the success of your team.
Your role:
Work with minimal supervision as master of your domain
Ensure policies and guidelines are in place to properly control company software, hardware, and documentation
Establish practices to develop team culture
Mentor team both formally and informally to ensure proper training, education and discipline
Attend program staff meetings to keep current on program CM needs and timing of deliverables
Participate in Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) meetings to understand changes to system configurations that CM needs to be aware of
Monitor workload and plan resources needed to support programs
Define and monitor CM group metrics
Vision for group-things done differently
Manage CM of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and other engineering modeling
Supervise migration of data between tools and deploying new tools/processes to programs
Skills and Experience:
5+ years in a functional team management role
10+ years in a Configuration Management position
Experience applying SAE EIA-649 principles and applications on Government programs
Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and PLM systems
Flexibility and expert time management
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria: (i) pass a drug screen, (ii) complete a background check that will include, at a minimum, a criminal record check, and education and employment verification, and (iii) be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (unless granted an accommodation permitted by law and then in compliance with Saab’s requirements related to the accommodation, if any).
Benefits:
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, 3 weeks personal illness, bereavement, jury duty and disability
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance programs
Employee stock purchase program with employer match
About Us:
Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 17,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.