Software Configuration Controller

Software Configuration Management

PROFILE:

You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University (ideally in software engineering) and you have significant experience in software development
You have already worked in an integrated team within large scopes combining specific developments and off-the-shelf solutions; furthermore you particularly appreciate collaborative work and enjoy stimulating exchanges
You have outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve difficult issues
You love to invest in the development of others
You are said to be tenacious and rigorous

COMPETENCIES:

You are able to apply configuration management in line with the contractual requirements and requirements coming from the various stakeholders
You are proficient with the processes and tools traditionally used by Thales in the area of software configuration management and know how to use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
You are able to adapt to various development model practices and to apply Agile methods
You are proficient with continuous integration
You are able to manage complexity
You are able to thrive forward in changing environments and manage change
You are able to build buy-in explaining / detailing your needs and initiatives

LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ROLE

As a Software Configuration Management Role within Thales you will:

Coordinate all the Configuration Management activities within your projects in collaboration with all the stakeholders in particular the Software Manager (SW WPM) and the Solution CM
Establish and/or implement the Configuration Management Plan
Specify the Configuration Management requirements to subcontractors and suppliers through statements of work (if needed) and ensure that:
The Configuration Management requirements are properly implemented (development of the SOW etc.)
The Configuration Management requirements are respected
Participate in the selection of configuration items and to the establishment of the various breakdown structures
Ensure identification activities piloting and implementation (CI selection breakdown structures identification baseline needs)
Manage the corrections and evolutions on the projects; lead the commissions (TEB/CCB or SCCB)
Establish the configuration baselines (FBL ABL PBL and all baselines according to projects needs)
Ensure the recording and the restitution of the configuration status
Perform configuration verifications
Perform or participate in Functional and Physical configuration audits
Participate in end of phase reviews (PDR CDR...)
Raise awareness advise and share best practices with the various contributors on the implementation of configuration management
Set up maintain and develop software production resources
Participate in the development and maintenance of the teams internal tools and in the deployment of these tools on all projects
Provide support to project members (developers integrators...)
Manage the software versions of our systems from production to customer

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:

Room and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group discovering new products new customers new country or go to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

What We Can Offer

Were committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and to achieve this we offer market leading training development and experiences along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority so youll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse global organisation.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Connect with Fiona Tal Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.

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