CM/DM Capability Lead

About the role

Northrop Grumman Australia is looking for a CM/DM Capability Lead to bring consistency, technical expertise and structure to how Configuration and Data Management is delivered across the business. This is a business-wide leadership role focused on improving processes, strengthening governance and ensuring engineering data, baselines and change management practices are set up correctly from the start. The role is based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, involves travel about 10% of the time and requires Australian citizenship and an NV1 security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the CM/DM capability across NGA and drive a consistent approach across programs
• Develop and improve CM/DM processes, governance and engineering data practices
• Provide technical leadership on baselines, engineering change, configuration control and data management
• Drive effective use and governance of PLM tools, including 3DX
• Mentor CM/DM practitioners and support capability growth across the business
• Partner with Engineering and Program stakeholders to improve outcomes, manage risks and solve complex problems

Required profile

• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance
• Experience in Defence, aviation or another complex engineering environment where traceability, governance and change control matter
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of better ways of working
• Solutions-focused approach combined with strong technical expertise

Required skills

• Significant Configuration Management and/or Data Management experience
• Strong knowledge of baselines, engineering change and configuration control processes
• Experience with PLM systems such as 3DX or similar platforms

What we offer

• Professional development, including further education, leadership development, industry memberships and unlimited online training
• Purchased annual leave of 2 weeks
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist leave
• Health and wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program