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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.

Key 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 fundamentalactivities 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience

• A minimum 5 years9 experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse

• Extensive knowledgeand 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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 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)

Total Compensation: CAD $104,350 - $133,780
 

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• 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, personalemergency leavedays and sick days 

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay 

• Annual Incentive plan 

• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan 
   

* This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

*Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.