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Job Description:

We are looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to join our growing team at Toronto.

You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Configuration Management functions in assigned projects/products, to assure consistency in application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes over the lifecycle of a project/product.

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 fundamentalactivities 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 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 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 principals 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 to maintain 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 Hitachi Rail unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues

• Contributes to the 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 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

• Extensive knowledgeand 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

• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill/Palma)

• Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding of the context for 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)

Salary Range: $88,000- $113,000

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Planwith a companymatch
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Lifeand accidentInsurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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