<a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/"><img alt="" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/C0020126214P/_logo_Babcock_BLUE_Logo_header.png"></a> Configuration Management Lead (Permanent) Halifax, NS (Band 5) Expected Salary $67,021 to $83,776 To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. What You Do Here Matters In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’ Be Part of Something Big. Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.</li> </ul> Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being: Health & Well-being <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">100% employer-paid health and dental premiums</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows</li> </ul> Planning for the Future <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA</li> </ul> Flexibility in How We Work <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We offer an agile workplace for several positions </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure </li> </ul> Growth and recognition <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:115%;margin-right:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;text-align:left;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues </li> </ul> We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: <a href="https://sp-caje.babcockinternational.com/sites/corp-hmrs/HRPublicDocuments/Recruitment/www.babcockcanada.com">babcockcanada.com</a>. In this role, you will: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support the configuration-management infrastructure for a large program to meet customer obligations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support the resolution of configuration management issues related to the management of data in the PDM Vault and other data repositories.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide status on problem report resolutions using the Corporate Governance Risk (CGR) tool and report on KPI’s.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Propose improvements to the existing problem reporting system and ensure the data being generated will be conducive for transfer into future enterprise tools, such as IFS and Auxilium.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work with the problem report tool OEM to implement improvements to the tool.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Propose methods to close existing configuration process gaps.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to identify risks and work with other leads in Configuration Management to resolve impacts to configuration and other departments (internal and external).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead team members in supporting configuration data change traffic during submarine work-periods.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support the team in identifying and closing gaps through impact assessments (IAs).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work directly with Engineering and other internal stakeholders to ensure the required interface support is in place to meet program obligations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work with other leads in Configuration Management towards the resolution of common configuration issues.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support other leads in aligning existing Babcock processes with the integration of global processes. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flag significant issues to management when they occur.</li> </ul> The ideal candidate brings: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Post-secondary education (credentials in a technical field considered an asset). </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">4+ years’ relevant experience in configuration and/or information management, product lifecycle management, and/or change and audit control, with preferably 2+ years’ experience embedded in (or working closely with) for a Naval or Aerospace program.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with the application of a formal configuration management standard (e.g. EIA-649C), or equivalent certification, an asset. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) as part of regular tasks.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in problem reporting and tracking key performance indicators (KPI’s).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience successfully leading projects and demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal and written).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor other team members. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Technical knowledge to interpretate material technical data.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance<a name="_Hlk193187089"></a></li> </ul> Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you. Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This posting is for an existing vacancy Applicants, please apply online at <a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/">https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/</a>

Configuration Management Lead (Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 1E6) @ Babcock

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