Software Configuration Manager

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring proper configuration control of all software baselines while establishing software configuration management (SCM) processes and procedures and the execution of the SCM plan.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop detailed documentation including operating procedures and change management reports

• Work with software engineering to establish and maintain developmental baselines

• Perform SCM baseline audits and all software builds

• Maintain PTC Integrity and research and establish new CM tools (i.e., Atlassian products: Confluence, Jira, Bamboo, Bitbucket, etc.)

• Identify deliverables, work products and documents to be placed under SCM control

• Ensure that Software Problem Reports, Software Change Request, and Software Version Reports are generated, reviewed, and tracked to closure

• Track nonconformance issues (corrective actions) until resolved

• Perform trend analysis and/or reports

• Responsible for establishing and execution of software build and installation procedures

• Responsible for software product builds and releases throughout the whole product life cycle

• Responsible for overseeing the proper merging and branching of software code bases by the software engineering department

• Act as SCM Librarian

• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

   

  Other Job Functions

• Chair software change / configuration meetings

• Prepare audit reports for presentation to management

• Prepare monthly customer status reports

• Assist in training new software engineering employees with the SCM process

• Other duties may be assigned

   

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

  This position is responsible for Software Configuration personnel. 

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:   

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Ability to read, write and develop intelligible instructions, procedures, and software development / management documentation

Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment

Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BS in Computer Science or related and a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferred; or a minimum of 8 years of experience directly related to software engineering and/or configuration management may be substituted for degree

Advanced experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, database management systems

Experience with Access Databases a plus

Experience with the software engineering process

Experience with various software languages and software development environments

Experience with build and release management and associated tools

Experience with the software production process

Experience creating and working with detailed schedules

Experience creating and working with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Experience with various CM tools (i.e., Atlassian Products: Confluence, Jira, Bamboo, Bitbucket, etc. is a plus)

Certified Configuration and Data Manager (CCDM) a plus

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and production environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

Ability to lift  up to 25 pounds

Ability to travel, foreign and/or domestic

 

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

 

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY.   THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

 EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tax Savings Accounts (HSA / FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays

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