Configuration Management Specialist

Hitachi • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$104,350 - CA$133,780 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to join our growing team at Toronto. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Configuration Management functions in assigned projects/products, to assure consistency in application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes over the lifecycle of a project/product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill/Palma)
• Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding of the context for the job function : complex system development
• Knowledge of any of the following would be an asset: Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, DOORS, ClearCase/GIT, ClearQuest/JIRA, ERP (SAP)

Responsibilities

• Implements the Configuration Management system for the project/product
• Ensures consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product
• Participates in the analysis of contractual requirements for Configuration Management, prepares cost and time estimates during the bid and major project phases, and identifies associated risks
• Describes, implements and maintains 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
• 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 (CM) baselines such as FBL, ABL or PBL
• Perform, 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 the CM practices on the assigned Project/Product as well as coaching of the project team members on CM principals and use of PLM
• Provides 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
• Responsible to maintain 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 the follow up of compliance to those requirements
• Liaises with other Hitachi Rail unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues
• Contributes to the improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools and overall development of the discipline, coaching of peers and new tool end-users
• Provides leadership to drive organizational change. In particular, partners with the engineering departments to provide advice and guidance for the adoption of new processes.
• May coordinate Configuration Administrators of the organization for the execution of CM system while responsible and accountable for the consistency of the related perimeter configuration information

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
• Annual Incentive plan
• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level