Wakulda Configuration Management Lead

The Opportunity
- The Wakulda System is a world-leading Air Defence C2 System. It is a network-centric ground-based air surveillance and control system, which supports C4ISR capabilities to conduct surveillance and air battlespace management missions. Boeing is responsible for delivering spiral upgrades over the next five years in a fast paced, agile and responsive development and sustainment environment, while maximizing mission availability for the Australian Defence Force. Come and join one of the most innovative programs in BDA, pushing the boundaries on the art of the possible as we transform Australia's leading air battlespace management system.
BDA is looking for an experienced Configuration Management Lead to join the Engineering Strategy & Ops team. We are focused on creating Engineering excellence through diversity, culture, and strategic initiatives that will enable the workforce. In this role you will lead a team of Configuration and Data Management specialists to manage all aspects of the program's product definition and design data, technical baselines, engineering changes and current approved configuration to support program execution.
This role is based in Brisbane, Queensland.
As a Configuration Management Lead within BDA, you will perform:

- Lead a team of Configuration and Data management specialists to ensure the program is adhering to its contractual requirements.
- Implement and maintain the Configuration and Data Management plans, processes and procedures, in accordance with standards, regulations, business and contractual requirements.
- Manage the implementation of the Product Lifecycle Management tool for the project.
- Perform lifecycle management of engineering changes including participation in the Configuration Control Boards and acting as release authority for design data.
- Prepare and participate in product technical design reviews and audits as required.
- Lead the alignment of the program's Engineering, Configuration and Data Management processes with the common Boeing processes and practices.
- Lead the continuous improvement of processes for efficiency in accordance with LEAN principles.
- Implement and maintain the controls necessary for data to meet security, trade control and intellectual property requirements.
- Effectively interface with project team members and our customers to support the operation of the platform.
- Develop training on the program's configuration management systems and provide mentoring to the project team.
- Contribute to the Product Lifecycle Management skill stream's Area of Practice and Community of Practice.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Formal Configuration Management training / certification is desired;
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferable within a related industry.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry configuration management standards such as ANSI/EIA-649, EIA-649_1, MIL-HDBK-61 and EIA-836
- Well-developed communication skills to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working knowledge of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Configuration Status Accounting Tool

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
What's on offer?
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

**Other benefits**:

- Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
- Formal reward and recognition program.
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
- Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
- Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.