Implementation Specialist, Configuration Management Specialist

L3HHCM20•Hamilton, ON

1d•CA$85,500 - CA$115,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Implementation Specialist role is responsible for the Configuration Management (CM) activities, which ensure that all CM functions relative to identification, configuration change, status accounting and audits are maintained in accordance with contractual requirements, CM practices, and QA standards. The Implementation Specialist is responsible for the integrated implementation activities of approved Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs). This role understands all the required downstream activities needed to implement product changes, organizes and communicates tasks, creates achievable implementation plans and manages workload based on change priority and change effective dates.

Requirements

Understand product structures
Understand Materials Requirements Planning and Master Production Scheduling
Ability to create and manage detailed project schedules
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex technical concepts, solutions, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
Strong ability to interpret and apply engineering documentation, product structures, technical specifications, and industry terminology.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment in analyzing, selecting, and interpreting information, applying Configuration Management principles to complex business and technical scenarios.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while effectively managing changing priorities, competing demands, and tight deadlines.
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the initiative and persistence required to drive tasks through to successful completion.
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with a strong aptitude for identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical application of Configuration Management principles, processes, and industry standards, including SAE EIA-649, ISO 10007, and related best practices.
Ability to work independently with general supervision while contributing effectively within cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of Configuration Management systems and automated business tools, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and related applications.
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, ensuring data integrity, process compliance, and accuracy across Configuration Management activities.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functional areas to achieve business objectives and maintain configuration control.

Nice To Haves

CMII certification an asset
Relevant Configuration Management experience in an engineering environment is preferred
May have practical knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

Reviewing ECRs prior to ECA for implementation purposes and ensuring mixed effectivity is not present
Participating in the ECA meetings and providing input as applicable
Grouping approved ECRs to best achieve the desired change effectivity while minimizing the implementation cost and customer impact
Establishing a detailed implementation plan for all tasks with inputs from impacted functional groups. The plan will include a schedule for milestones, dependencies, critical paths and activities associated with the work to be performed in order to achieve the desired effectivity of the change
Scheduling the Change Implementation Board (CIB) meeting, and distributing the CIB agenda
Chairing the CIB meeting to review change implementation plans and schedules with the cross-functional team in order to identify and quantify risks to schedule and mitigate those risks.
Ensuring accurate traceability of product configurations
Revise As-Built records based on change effectivity
Review and apply variances (RFVs) to As Built records
Responsible to audit the Change packages to assure continuity between the old and new datasets, and for releasing the qualified datasets
Provide experienced Configuration Management guidance and technical leadership to internal and external stakeholders, developing innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with established policies, standards, and governance requirements.
Provide leadership and oversight for departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Configuration Management procedures to ensure efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Act as the Configuration Management representative on cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to established processes and standards