Akkodis is seeking a Software Configuration Management Analyst for a contract position with a client in Ottawa (Hybrid) and ideally looking for experience with PLM systems, CM practices, and principles, CM software and hardware and development processes, experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse Position: Software Configuration Management Analyst Location: Toronto, ON Contract You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining Configuration Management functions in assigned projects/products, ensuring consistency in the application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes over a project/product''s lifecycle. 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 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 the 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 the 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 principles 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 for maintaining 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 Thales unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM-related issues Contributes in 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 the 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 years experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse Preferred Skills and Experience: Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill/Palma) 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 Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding skills of the context of 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) Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams .docx
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Software Configuration Management Analyst