Senior Configuration & Change Management Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Configuration Manager to join a forward-thinking engineering organization that is driving the transformation toward software-defined products and digital innovation.

The organization is focused on enabling efficient software development through modern engineering practices, streamlined workflows, and advanced automation. The team works to ensure high-quality, continuously releasable software while supporting developers with robust tools, processes, and infrastructure.

As part of a central Software Engineering function, you will contribute to establishing seamless software and data flows across the development landscape, helping engineering teams deliver reliable and traceable software solutions at scale.

About the Team

The team works with Configuration Management strategies and processes that impact a large engineering organization. In addition to governance and process development, the team develops solutions that automate Configuration Management activities and improve traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.

One example of ongoing work is enabling automated software traceability from complete baseline level down to individual software components.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team responsible for:

• Configuration Management for software development and software baselines

• Software branching strategies and governance across multiple engineering teams

• Software traceability strategies and implementation

• Change management processes

• Compliance documentation and supporting applications

• Documentation structures and information management

• Supporting engineering teams in Configuration Management-related matters

What You Will Do

As a Configuration Manager, you will contribute to several key initiatives, including:

• Leading Configuration Management activities in a large-scale engineering environment

• Developing and implementing Configuration Management processes and methodologies

• Driving automation initiatives within the Configuration Management domain, including AI-enabled solutions

• Supporting and collaborating with engineering teams on Configuration Management best practices

• Improving traceability, governance, and software lifecycle management processes

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and self-driven

• Enjoys collaborating across teams and functions

• Takes initiative and actively works to solve problems

• Brings innovative ideas and a continuous improvement mindset

• Understands user needs and values the developer experience

• Has a strong sense of urgency and accountability

• Is detail-oriented and structured

• Can confidently facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions

• Is curious, open-minded, and eager to learn

• Is approachable, communicative, and patient

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Configuration Management domain

• Experience managing software traceability in large and complex projects

• Experience with version management processes and tools such as Git (Gerrit experience is highly valued)

• Experience with Change Management processes

• Experience translating business needs into operational and system requirements

• Experience working with automation initiatives

• Knowledge of requirements management processes

• Understanding of technical documentation standards and governance

• Experience defining requirements for IT systems within a PLM environment

• Experience developing branching strategies for large-scale projects

• Ability to understand and work within new technical domains

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

• Strong quality assurance mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from the automotive industry or other complex product development environments

• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and product structures

• Knowledge of software release management and product configuration

• Experience working with engineering process improvements

• Understanding of how process and tool changes impact engineering teams

• Experience managing large volumes of information and coordinating multiple stakeholders

• Previous experience from large-scale global engineering organizations

Start Date & Application

Start Date: 2026-08-10

End Date: 2028-08-09

Application Deadline: 2026-06-26

Location: Lund

Selections and interviews are ongoing!

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