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This Position reports to:
Head of R&D Operational Excellence- PCP

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT TEAM MANAGER

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Configuration Management Team Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing our global software configuration management team, and while ensuring a smooth project delivery, will constantly drive improvement and harmonizations in collaboration with our DevOps, Test Automation and Infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the global software configuration management team.
• Develop and implement common configuration management plans, policies, and procedures across the various R&D locations
• Ensure the integrity and consistency of software products throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of configuration management processes.
• Provide training and support to team members on configuration management tools and practices.
• Implement, monitor, and report on configuration management metrics and performance.
• Communicate progress of Configuration Management improvement initiatives to senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of twelve years’ experience in software configuration management, including proven team management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Version Control Systems: Azure Repos (Git, TFVC), GitHub
• Familiar with Static Code Analysis tools like SonarQube and Klockwork
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation, with working knowledge of ASPM and CSPM for application and cloud security posture management.
• Holds certifications in configuration management (e.g., CMII, ITIL).
• Experienced in implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Experienced with Agile methodologies, especially scaled agile implementation in large enterprises
• Knowledgeable in of build automation and release management processes.
• Has exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams across geographies, drive cultural change, and foster innovation.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, and MicroShift
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• Lead and manage the global software configuration management team.
• Develop and implement common configuration management plans, policies, and procedures across the various R&D locations
• Ensure the integrity and consistency of software products throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of configuration management processes.
• Provide training and support to team members on configuration management tools and practices.
• Implement, monitor, and report on configuration management metrics and performance.
• Communicate progress of Configuration Management improvement initiatives to senior management