Job Description

Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management Specialist to provide Configuration and Data Management support and guidance across Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift, and Digital Future Systems programmes and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Configuration Management

• Deploy Boeing configuration processes and execute process controls.
• Develop, interpret, and understand customer requirements upfront.
• Plan and implement configuration and data management activities.
• Support deployment of standardized configuration management processes throughout the organization.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities; support mitigation planning.
• Collaborate to standardize configuration tool sets, including security and access controls.
• Interface with bid and programme teams to integrate configuration management requirements into contract initiation and reviews.
• Provide input on supplier Statements of Work and budgetary/forecast cycles related to configuration management.

Programme-Specific Configuration Management

• Adhere to contracted Configuration and Data Management requirements.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to agree joint working procedures.
• Own configuration deliverables, ensuring compliance with Boeing procedures and contractual obligations.
• Serve as Boeing's point of contact for external Configuration Management audits.
• Manage programme control boards, ensuring consistent conduct and timely action closure.
• Support design reviews and programme reviews with configuration management expertise.

Data Management

• Track and report on data transmissions, ensuring adherence to company and contractual requirements.
• Manage customer and supplier data deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Export Compliance, Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), security, intellectual property, and Boeing information protection policies.
• Support audits and reviews to ensure product compliance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• High IT literacy.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic channels at all organizational levels.
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge configuration management, regulatory, and international standards.
• Solid understanding of configuration management and programme management principles and processes.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of design, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with key functional disciplines, including engineering, operations, customer support training, and procurement.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing planning methods.
• Proven ability to build effective internal and external networks..
• Strong planning and workload management capability.
• Desirable: CMII/CMPIC practitioner certification or equivalent experience/qualification.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)