CONFIGURATION MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: September 25, 2024 - The Configuration Manager is adept in using advanced configuration management tools and principles, ensuring thorough control over a diverse range of items. With exceptional analytical and organizational skills, the role demands proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows to support complex change management processes. The position requires not only strong communication abilities but also the flexibility to adapt to new technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Configuration Manager Resume
- Configuration Tools
- Software Development
- Database Management
- Version Control
- Systems Integration
- Programming Knowledge
- Process Automation
- ITIL Practices
- Security Compliance
- Technical Writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
Summary of Configuration Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Systems Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and CMPro.
- Must have a current, active DoD Secret clearance, as well as to be granted DoD base access by the government, and to maintain both.
- Must be capable of multi-tasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near-simultaneous deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- CM certification or documented CMPro training.
- Excellent MS Office knowledge
- Strong understanding of Configuration and Change Management.
- Experience with change control boards.
- English fluent is mandatory for this role, Swedish, German or other European language
- Knowledge of Aras Innovator and Rational Synergy
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Open minded, easily adaptable, positive attitude towards new challenges.
- Analytical, meticulous and self-driven.
2. BS in Network Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Good knowledge of configuration management tools and principles.
- Knowledge of change or configuration management techniques and processes with a wide range of configuration-controlled items.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Must be competent in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
- Ability to adapt to new technology and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the Railroad industry in an Operational, Maintenance or Construction capacity
- Ability to manage multiple issues and prioritize
- Ability to interact in a team environment with users, management, consultants, and railroads.
- Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
3. BS in Cybersecurity with 4 years of Experience
- Proven experience in Configuration Management, including organising and managing Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and the integrity and maintenance of configuration records.
- Experience working across different business areas, demonstrating customer focus and good corporate awareness.
- Demonstrable ability to be able to communicate across departments at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Proven ability and experience in providing a high level of customer care.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in using ITRS Capacity Planner or other capacity planning tool
- Ability to facilitate the change notification process
- Experience developing, documenting, and implementing detailed plans that ensure configuration control for IT applications
- Proactive issue identification and ability to define, implement, and mitigate solutions
- Detailed records and document management to ensure accurate product builds and/or software updates
4. BS in Software Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
- Maintain an advanced understanding of scheduling tools, to include Microsoft Office Project
- An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation
- IT Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense environment
- Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits
- Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, media labeling
- Experience producing release notes and CM reports
- Professional experience in Configuration Management, Project Management, aerospace, and Cabin design
- Good knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, SAP, MA Project as well as Taksy/Gesy/Test
- Negotiable level of German and English, both spoken and written