CONFIGURATIONS MANAGER at TAMPA MICROWAVE

Clearwater, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Configuration Management, Configuration Identification, Change Control, Status Accounting, Verification Processes, Version Management, Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Team Leadership, Mentoring, Change Management Process, Data Control, Compliance, Baseline Maintenance, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Windchill

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Tampa Microwave is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Manpack & Fly Away satellite terminals designed and built for the expeditionary user community to guarantee communications connectivity in the most austere environments. Tampa Microwave primarily serves Federal and Department of Defense markets. We are seeking to fill a Configuration Manager position located in our Clearwater, FL location. This position reports to the Mechanical Design Manager Top Benefits * Competitive Salary * Yearly Incentive Bonus Program * Generous 401(k) program - up to 5% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting * PTO and 10 paid holidays per year * Tuition Reimbursement * Paid parental leave policy * Medical/dental/vision insurance for self & eligible family members * 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off) * Onsite Responsibilities: * Oversee and maintain the integrity, accuracy, and traceability of all configuration items and associated data throughout the product or system lifecycle. Ensure effective configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and verification processes are implemented and adhered to. Safeguard data through structured access control, version management, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements, enabling consistent, reliable, and auditable configuration baselines. * Coordinate with the Planning and Production departments to ensure accurate configuration control, enabling timely updates to product specifications and documentation, while monitoring and maintaining delivery schedules to meet customer and project deadlines. * Oversee Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to review, approve, and implement engineering change requests (ECRs) while minimizing mission impact. * Oversee the configuration management team, ensuring process compliance, quality, and timelines, while leading, mentoring, and coordinating efforts to maintain documentation, control changes, and support goals. * Lead efforts to enhance and define the Change Management process to drive long-term organizational success Supervisory Responsibilities: This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include workforce/staffing plans, ensuring staff is performing to expectations, interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; preparing performance appraisals, rewarding, and providing for employee discipline when required; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Active mentoring and development of staff is critical element of the supervisory responsibilities. Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * U.S. Citizenship Required * Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire as required * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline. In lieu of a degree, candidates with an additional five (5) years of directly related experience will be considered. * Proven track record with 15 years of sustained experience in Configuration Management, leading cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust configuration control processes. * At least 5 years of proven supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively; Configuration Management background is beneficial but not mandatory. * Expertise in data and configuration control across complex systems. Skilled in implementing plans, ensuring compliance, maintaining baselines, and coordinating teams to ensure traceability, minimize risks, and support efficient decision-making. * Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software Windchill, or similar. * Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English. * Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. Tampa Microwave is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal and state laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. If you need accommodation or assistance to apply for a position with Tampa Microwave, please call Human Resources at 727-551-4834.

Responsibilities

The Configuration Manager will oversee and maintain the integrity and traceability of all configuration items throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring effective configuration identification, change control, and status accounting. This role involves coordinating with Planning and Production, overseeing Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) for ECR implementation, and leading the configuration management team.