Configuration Management Manager

Ultra

$142K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Systems, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, including 1+ year in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of PLM systems, BOM structures, and configuration control practices.
  • Familiarity with EIA649 Configuration Management standards.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a focus on data consistency.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess documentation accurately.
  • Experience in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage configuration items, baselines, and change control activities per EIA649 standards.
  • Administer PLM systems, including workflows, ECRs, ECPs, and document releases.
  • Lead CCB meetings to ensure documentation accuracy and proper recordkeeping.
  • Conduct detailed cross-references between drawings, BOMs, and related documents to identify errors.
  • Prepare and submit CDRLs to support government program requirements.
  • Manage the transmission of documentation packages to suppliers and partners.
  • Develop and enhance PLM workflows for efficiency and compliance.

Benefits

  • Climate controlled, clean work environment.
  • Work/life balance with up to 140 hours PTO in the first year.
  • 401k Plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement through an educational assistance program.
  • Participation in wellness programs with incentives.
  • Annual performance-based bonuses eligibility.
  • Various employee discount and perk options.
Full Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-focused Configuration Management (CM) Manager to oversee configuration control activities across engineering, quality, and supply chain functions. This role is responsible for maintaining product configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle by managing PLM workflows, Engineering Change processes, BOM structures, and document control activities.

The CM Manager will play a key role in supporting government program requirements, manufacturing documentation control, and change management governance. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of configuration management principles, hands-on experience with PLM/ERP systems, and the professionalism required to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely communication. This position will lead a small team of configuration management specific roles, assign work, monitor team performance and provide evaluations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage configuration items, baselines, and change control activitiesin accordance withEIA649 Configuration Management standards.

  • Administer and support PLM systems, including workflows, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), change orders, variances, and document releases.

  • Lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings for assigned programs, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recordkeeping.

  • Perform in-depth cross-references between drawings, BOMs, and supporting documents toidentifyinconsistencies or errors.

  • Support government program deliverables by preparing andsubmittingContract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

  • Manage andtransmitdocumentation packages to suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing partners.

  • Develop,optimize, andmaintainPLM workflows to improve process efficiency and compliance.

  • Provide training to new hires and cross-functional teams on PLM tools, CM processes, and change management requirements.

  • Conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs).

  • Track and report metrics related to open change orders, workflow aging, and process health.

  • Ensure data integrity across PLM, ERP, and CM databases.

  • Manage CM team members to align them with the needs of the company.

  • Providenew ideasto improve the tools and workflows.

Tools & Systems Experience

  • PLM systems such as Agile, Oracle Agile PLM, Windchill, or similar.

  • ERP systems such as Oracle EBS Suite, Epicor, or comparable systems.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Systems, or related field—or equivalent work experience. 

  • 5+ Years of Experience in a field related to this role, 1+ year of leadership experience 

  • Strong knowledge of PLM systems, BOM structures, Engineering Change Management, and configuration control practices. 

  • Understanding of EIA649 CM standards, including configuration items, baselines, ECR/ECP processes, variances, and change orders. 

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational accuracy, and data consistency. 

  • Ability to professionally deliver feedback and identify issues across documentation packages. 

  • Be able to work in a cross functional team environment 

  • Prepare for and lead audits from the configuration management group 

Preferred Attributes 

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify data or documentation inconsistencies quickly. 

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain CM requirements to technical and non-technical personnel. 

  • Experience developing new workflows or improving existing PLM processes. 

  • Proactive, process-oriented mindset with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement. 

 


May be required to maintain security clearance.

Expected Compensation: The expected compensation range for this role is

$142,896.00 - $178,568.00.

Please note this represents the expected range. Ultra Maritime considers multiple factors when determining final compensation, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, a candidate’s relevant experience and education, certifications and training, as well as current business and market conditions.

What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

 

  • Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

  • Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year

  • 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays

  • 401k Plan with Company Match

  • Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

  • Wellness Program and incentives

  • Company HSA contributions

  • Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire

  • Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually

  • Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

 

Company-Paid Benefits:

  • $75 monthly student loan repayment program

  • Basic Life Insurance

  • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

  • Medical and Prescription insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans

  • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family

  • Accident Plan

  • Critical Illness Plan

  • Hospital Indemnity Plan

  • Pet Insurance

  • Identity Theft

 

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