Configuration Manager

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

**PROFILE**:
You graduated with a Master of Engineering and you have proven experience in the field of configuration management
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 are looking for challenge through unforeseen events and business emergencies
You love to invest in the development of others
You are recognised for your pragmatism, commitment and rigor

**COMPETENCIES**:
You have great knowledge of systems integration principles (system, hardware and software)
You master relevant tools like those related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
You are able to manage complexity
You are able to thrive forward in changing environments and manage change
You are able to create buy-in explaining / detailing your needs and initiatives

**NICE TO HAVE**:
+ [Specific knowledge linked to the domain / product / project - to be filled in by Configuration Management Head of Discipline or Talent Acquisition]

LIFE AS A THALES HARDWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ROLE

As a Hardware 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 Hardware Manager (HW 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 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)
Establish the configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL, and all baselines according to project’s needs)
Ensure the recording and the restitution of the configuration status
Perform configuration verifications
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
+ [Other specific info - to be filled in by Configuration Management Head of Discipline or Talent Acquisition]

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