Boeing — GBR - Bristol, UK
Product Lifecycle Management Specialist
Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
Boeing Defence UK is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management Specialist to provide Configuration and Data Management support and guidance across Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift, and Digital Future Systems programmes and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Configuration Management • Deploy Boeing configuration processes and execute process controls. • Develop, interpret, and understand customer requirements upfront. • Plan and implement configuration and data management activities. • Support deployment of standardized configuration management processes throughout the organization. • Identify risks, issues, and opportunities; support mitigation planning. • Collaborate to standardize configuration tool sets, including security and access controls. • Interface with bid and programme teams to integrate configuration management requirements into contract initiation and reviews. • Provide input on supplier Statements of Work and budgetary/forecast cycles related to configuration management.
Programme-Specific Configuration Management • Adhere to contracted Configuration and Data Management requirements. • Liaise with customers and suppliers to agree joint working procedures. • Own configuration deliverables, ensuring compliance with Boeing procedures and contractual obligations. • Serve as Boeing's point of contact for external Configuration Management audits. • Manage programme control boards, ensuring consistent conduct and timely action closure. • Support design reviews and programme reviews with configuration management expertise.
Data Management • Track and report on data transmissions, ensuring adherence to company and contractual requirements. • Manage customer and supplier data deliverables. • Ensure compliance with Export Compliance, Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), security, intellectual property, and Boeing information protection policies. • Support audits and reviews to ensure product compliance.
Essential Qualifications & Experience: • High IT literacy. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic channels at all organizational levels. • The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications & Experience: • Knowledge configuration management, regulatory, and international standards. • Solid understanding of configuration management and programme management principles and processes. • Commercial and financial awareness. • Knowledge of design, testing, and manufacturing processes. • Familiarity with key functional disciplines, including engineering, operations, customer support training, and procurement. • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing planning methods. • Proven ability to build effective internal and external networks.. • Strong planning and workload management capability. • Desirable: CMII/CMPIC practitioner certification or equivalent experience/qualification.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education: Not Applicable
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)