Manage product data for business unit and serve as project lead for all issues relating to product data managementSupport the project team in establishment and documentation of Product Data Management tasks on projects as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and LogisticsManage software releases to ensure timely deployments across multiple environments by implementing best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release scheduling.Provide flow-down of configuration and data management requirements to sub-contractorsUtilize Product Data Management tools and perform the preparation of contract data item submittals for Government and Commercial contractsProvide project leadership to the engineering support technical staff in the decision processes required for effective Hardware and Software configuration and data management. Establish and implement identification, cause, and corrective action for configuration and data management deficienciesLead customer interface regarding configuration and data management in support of Program ManagementPrepare and present all aspects of configuration and data management plans and status accounting in customer meetingsParticipate in the development of plans and procedures regarding configuration and data managementProvide training to subordinate configuration and data management staff in the use of tools and techniques to accomplish the tasksFacilitate documentation packages to support complete and compliant change releases through configuration management systemDevelop and track metrics to provide measurement of configuration management effectivenessEstablish audit schedules Ability to work independently as the key Product Data Management resource on projects ability and perform the required tasks with little supervisionHave an understanding of configuration and data management processes, procedures, and techniques as they apply to project management Ability to review contract SOWs to determine appropriate application of procedures Complete assigned tasks on time while meeting technical requirementsCommunicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as requiredSupport, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Lead formal configuration management activities such as Physical Configuration AuditsProvide a high level of guidance in support of the preparation of Technical Data PackagesAttend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

7+ years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Configuration and Data Management Certification is a plus. Maybe required to obtain. 

Demonstrated experience in release management practices across multiple environments within Hardware and Software Configurations. Relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques Fluency in current Product Data Management standards and specifications Highly developed understanding of product data management techniques and procedures as they relate to engineering, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing. Has the ability to provide leadership to the Configuration Control Boards regarding engineering technical data for completeness and correctness General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems desirable Experience with CAD data systems desirableExperience using Empower and Costpoint is a plus.Experience in using XML tools to create documentation is a plus.