Configuration Management Analyst - Intermediate

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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Configuration Management Analyst to join our growing team at Toronto.

As a Configuration Management Analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the Configuration Management function in assigned projects/products to ensure consistency in the application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes throughout the lifecycle of a project/product.

Key Accountabilities:

General:

• Participates in Configuration Management activities: CM activities planning, identification, control, status accounting, and verification and audits
  
• Provide Configuration Management and Change control process and tools related guidance and training to the bid/project/product teams as well as Engineering team
  
• Contribute to improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools.
  

As Project/Product Configuration Analyst:

• Implement Configuration Management system for the project/product.
  
• Ensures consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product.
  
• Participates in the analysis of contractual requirements for Configuration Management, prepares cost and time estimates during the bid and major project phases, and identifies associated risks.
  
• Participates in the creation of Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)
  
• Establishes CM baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL)
  
• Perform, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), Software Configuration Audits (SCA) and software build verification on software releases.
  
• Provides support services to resolve configuration management issues during product and project lifecycles; escalate and complete (as much as possible) corrective actions in a timely fashion
  
• Responsible for maintaining consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product both in Country of Origin (COO) and Country of Destination (COD)
  
• Liaises with other Hitachi Rail unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues
  

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience in monitoring systems, Software/Hardware development, or a direct role in Configuration Management (CM) within Engineering or a related field.
  
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  
• Basic knowledge of CM practices and principles.
  
• Experience with software and hardware CM and development processes.
  
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Familiarity with commercial version control and issue tracking tools.
  
• Knowledge of ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, JIRA, SAP, DOORS.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMII certification
  
• SW development experience is a significant advantage.
  
• Railway industry experience (or similar) with an understanding of complex system development is a significant advantage.
  
• Experience working with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Palma) is a great asset.
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

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