Configuration Manager

Belcan Workforce Solutions are seeking a Configuration Manager on a 12 month contract to join our client's Defence & Space team in Portsmouth.

The client is offering up to £41.00 per hour Umbrella, the role is Inside of IR35. This is onsite requirement in Portsmouth.

Role Overview:

As a Configuration Manager, you will ensure adherence to company guidelines and industry best practices in Configuration Management (CM). You'll be the go-to expert for CM tools, processes, and training, working closely with project, product, and service teams.

Experience Level: Mid to Senior (Minimum 5 years in Configuration Management)

Are you an experienced Configuration Manager ready to take ownership of critical data and documentation processes in a high-impact environment? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Configuration and Data Management (CADM) team, supporting major projects across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CM activities: identification, control, planning, change management, status accounting, and audits.
• Maintain and distribute controlled data and documentation.
• Act as the focal point for one or more projects/products, supported by the CADM team.
• Manage and maintain the PLM/CMDB environment.
• Produce and manage Configuration and Data Management Plans and Change Management Procedures.
• Facilitate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and support external stakeholder interactions.
• Propose and implement process and tool improvements.
• Provide first-line support and training for PLM/CMDB users.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of full Configuration Management lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Product Data Management tools (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva).
• Digitally literate with MS Office and file/data management tools.
• Experience setting up CM processes on new projects.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Good standard of education (Degree, HNC, Diploma, NVQ Level 5 or higher).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CMII or equivalent certification.
• Experience in sensitive data environments.
• European language skills.
• Familiarity with APQP and CMII methodologies.
• Experience liaising with customers in a CM role.

Given the role's nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will be required to hold an SC Clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan