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About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cuttingedge of digital transformation and technology. From the multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work, theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) We are looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to join our growing team at Toronto. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Configuration Management functions in assigned projects/products, to assure consistency in application of Configuration Management principles and change control processes over the lifecycle of a project/product. Key Responsibilities Implements the 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 Describes, implements and maintains the fundamental activities within the relevant Configuration Management Plan including, Configuration Management and Planning; Configuration Identification; Configuration Control; Configuration Status Accounting; Configuration verification and audit Manages the implementation of the PLM system for configuration management of the project/product including analysis of requirements; system configuration; customization; data loading and enduser training Provides technical leadership and solves complex problems as required Participates in creation of Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) Establishes Configuration Management (CM) baselines such as FBL, ABL or PBL Perform, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), Software Configuration Audits (SCA) and software build verification on software releases Ensures proper use of PLM system and end to end implementation of the CM practices on the assigned Project/Product as well as coaching of the project team members on CM principals and use of PLM Provides support services to resolve configuration management issues during product and project lifecycles; escape and complete (as much as possible) corrective actions in a timely fashion Responsible to maintain consistency of information in the configuration management system for the project / product both in Country of Origin (COO) and Country of Destination (COD) Specifies to subcontractors and suppliers the CM requirements through Statement of Work and ensures the follow up of compliance to those requirements Liaises with other Hitachi Rail unit CM personnel involved in the project as well as with subcontractors/suppliers regarding project CM related issues Contributes to the improvement initiatives of CM procedures and tools and overall development of the discipline, coaching of peers and new tool endusers Provides leadership to drive organizational change. In particular, partners with the engineering departments to provide advice and guidance for the adoption of new processes. May coordinate Configuration Administrators of the organization for the execution of CM system while responsible and accountable for the consistency of the related perimeter configuration information Required Skills and Experience Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience A minimum 5 years experience in monitoring Systems, Software/Hardware development through a direct role in CM, within Engineering or transverse Extensive knowledge and experience of CM practices and principles Experience with CM software and hardware and development processes Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with commercial version control and problem reporting tools Good written and verbal communication skills to allow effective communication with both technical and nontechnical teams Preferred Skills and Experience Working experience with PLM systems (preferred Windchill/Palma) Railway Industry experience (or similar) with understanding of the context for the job function: complex system development Knowledge of any of the following would be an asset: Microsoft Access, Visual Studio, DOORS, ClearCase/GIT, ClearQuest/JIRA, ERP (SAP) Total Compensation CAD $104,350 - $133,780 Benefits Health, Dental and Vision plans 100% of premiums are company-paid Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period Company paid holidays 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay Annual Incentive plan Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role. 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 and Equal Opportunity At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr