Senior Manager, Configuration Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Configuration Management function within the Hardware Platform organization, building and managing a high-performing team of Configuration Management Analysts and Managers across multiple product lines
• Own the strategy, standards, and roadmap for configuration management practices across Anduril's hardware programs, ensuring consistency and rigor as the organization scales
• Drive the design and continuous improvement of engineering change management processes, including ECR/ECN workflows and change control boards
• Organize and lead critical configuration control forums, setting agendas, vetting materials (business cases, inventory disposition recommendations, effectivity analyses), and driving discussions to clear decisions
• Establish and maintain product configuration baselines (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM) in Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with industry and organizational standards across all hardware programs
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain leadership to manage cross-functional change implementation, impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies
• Define and track configuration management KPIs including cost of change, change cycle time, rework rates, and baseline integrity to generate actionable insights for engineering leadership
• Own configuration management readiness for critical design gate reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) and support FCA/PCA audits across programs

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or relevant disclipline), or equivalent years of experience
• 8+ years of direct product configuration management experience, including product structure, parts, drawings, and requirements management
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing configuration management teams
• Demonstrated experience working in high-rigor environments (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, or similar)
• Deep knowledge of configuration management principles, practices, and standards (e.g., ANSI/EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, CM2)
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools for configuration management of complex hardware products
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional change control processes and drive engineering teams toward disciplined configuration practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical and quantitative data into clear recommendations for senior leadership