Configuration Management job opportunities are becoming more and more prolific. Configuration Management is fast being seen more as a specific IT position or Role as opposed to where it was just part of another job function.

Configuration Management jobs range from the average database administrator all the way through to individuals with a high degree of business acumen who can visualize how the understanding of the IT infrastructure can provide real time benefits for the organization as a whole.

Configuration Management job – Configuration Manager Responsibilities

Here listed are some of the key responsibilities of the Configuration Manager. A Configuration Manager:

• Works to the overall objectives agreed with the IT Services Manager; implements the organization’s Configuration Management policy and standards.
  
  
• Evaluates existing Configuration Management systems and the design, implementation and management of new/improved systems for efficiency and effectiveness - including estimating and planning the work and resources involved, and monitoring and reporting on progress against plan.
  
  
• Proposes and agrees scope of the Configuration Management processes, function, the items that are to be controlled, and the information that is to be recorded. Develops Configuration Management standards, Configuration Management plans and procedures.
  
  
• Mounts an awareness campaign to win support for new Configuration Management procedures. Ensures that changes to the Configuration Management methods and processes are properly approved and communicated to staff before being implemented. Plans, publicizes and oversees implementation of new Configuration Management systems.
  
  
• Arranges recruitment and training of staff. Trains Configuration Management specialists and other staff in Configuration Management principles, processes and procedures.
  
  
• Evaluates proprietary Configuration Management tools and recommends those that best meet the organization’s budget, resource, timescale and technical requirements.
  
  
• Creates and manages the Configuration Management plan, principles and processes and their implementation. This includes CI registration procedures; access controls and privileges. Ensures that the correct roles and responsibilities are defined in the Configuration Management plans and procedures.

Configuration Management job – Overall

As you can see the position of Configuration Manager is becoming more and more important to the organization all the time. And really, I’ve only just scratched the surface!