Configuration Management Specialist Jobs

Configuration Management Specialists help organizations keep complex systems accurate, controlled, and dependable. They define and maintain configuration records, coordinate change and release processes, and ensure teams work from approved, current information. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including Configuration Management Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Configuration Management Specialists Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include maintaining configuration management databases and baselines, documenting hardware and software assets, evaluating change requests, coordinating releases, and supporting audits. Specialists may also develop procedures, track configuration items, investigate discrepancies, and report on compliance and operational risk.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with configuration management processes, change control, asset or service management tools, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, engineering lifecycle practices, or regulatory controls can be valuable, depending on the role. Clear communication, careful recordkeeping, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are essential.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Configuration Management Specialists work across technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other sectors where controlled systems and reliable records matter. Related opportunities may include Configuration Manager, Change Manager, Release Manager, Systems Engineer, and IT Asset Manager. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Configuration Management Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Configuration Management Specialist openings to identify positions that match your experience, preferred industry, and career goals. Review each listing for specific requirements, location, and compensation details.

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$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale data center security projects. Oversee financials, coordinate teams, and ensure timely completion while adhering to safety regulations and best practices in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead large-scale data center security installation projects, ensuring timely completion and financial management while coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance operational efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Help us transform innovative concepts into detailed construction documents, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance while managing multiple projects in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform conceptual designs into detailed construction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the design and documentation process...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining our Architecture team as you transform designs into detailed construction documents. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $116K *

Unlock potential by serving as a technical SME on participant systems, enhancing user experience and managing operational projects. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalabl...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K - $116K *

Champion innovative tech solutions as a Systems Specialist, enhancing user experience across interconnected participant systems, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive system improvements and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Lead the project management and coordination of diverse facilities projects, ensuring budget adherence and quality standards. Interface with stakeholders to streamline operations and enhance facility...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower project management excellence by coordinating multi-million dollar facility initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance infrastructure, ensuring efficient execution across al...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dedicated team to oversee comprehensive facilities project management, ensuring effective coordination, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives that enhance infrastructure and align wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $110K *

Oversee project controls for engineering initiatives, ensuring accurate scheduling and cost management. Collaborate with teams to develop and monitor project timelines, providing essential reports and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead technology service management, ensuring excellence in infrastructure delivery and stakeholder engagement while driving continuous improvements and operational efficienc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $160K *

Drive the planning and scheduling practices for large-scale capital projects, ensuring innovative practices and stakeholder engagement to deliver superior project outcomes in a dynamic, collaborative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT vendor performance tracking by guiding a cross-functional team to enhance a ServiceNow application, ensuring client satisfaction and effective product evolution for...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $115K *

Transform secure infrastructures by driving day-to-day systems administration, ensuring compliance, and enhancing performance across multiple environments. Collaborate with teams to design and impleme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $150K *

Manage the design and implementation of advanced control systems for a cutting-edge battery materials facility, leading a skilled engineering team to ensure operational excellence and safety complianc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to manage construction projects from design to completion, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scheduling, budgeting, and coordination. Leverage your expertise to enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by collaborating with engineers and clients, managing schedules, budgets, and construction processes from design to completion. Utilize strong organizational skills to handle mul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of mechanical systems in data centers by leading design teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and optimize perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

Oregon City, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $125K *

Help us ensure secure and efficient operations as a Systems Administrator, providing expert technical support, managing desktop systems, and leading complex troubleshooting efforts for our intelligenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Document Control Specialist, enhancing document management practices and leading teams to ensure project success. Collaborate across disciplines to drive efficiency a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in a senior consulting role, guiding data architecture and digital manufacturing strategy for pharmaceutical clients, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision ma...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $148K *

Champion change management during EHR implementation, guiding users through training and support, while fostering stakeholder relationships to align with program objectives and enhance workflow for a...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Reimagine plant productivity by leading assessments and driving measurable improvements across manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance throughput, reduce costs, an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Configuration Management Specialist do?question toggle

    A Configuration Management Specialist maintains accurate records and baselines for systems, software, or equipment. The role often includes coordinating changes and releases, documenting configuration items, supporting audits, and helping teams follow established controls.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Configuration Management Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in configuration or change management, technical documentation, asset tracking, and relevant software tools. Some positions value ITIL knowledge, engineering lifecycle experience, or familiarity with industry-specific regulations.

  • Where do Configuration Management Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in industries that depend on controlled systems and reliable documentation, including technology, aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

  • How can I find Configuration Management Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted professional listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders features jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • What roles are related to Configuration Management Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Related titles may include Configuration Manager, Change Manager, Release Manager, Systems Engineer, and IT Asset Manager. Exact responsibilities and titles differ by employer.