Hardware Configuration Management Manager Jobs

Hardware configuration management manager jobs are becoming more in demand. So what is the actual basic Job description of the configuration Manager? Read on!

Hardware configuration management manager jobs – Configuration Manager

A Configuration Manager:

• Must be able to align the CM process to objectives agreed with the IT Services Manager; implements the organization’s Configuration Management policy and standards.
• Must be able to evaluate 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.
• Must be able to mount an awareness campaign to win support for new Configuration Management procedures.
• Must be able to evaluate proprietary Configuration Management tools and make recommendations that best meet the organization’s budget, resource, timescale and technical requirements.
• Must be able to creates and manages the Configuration Management plan, principles and processes and their implementation.
• Must be able to propose and agree to unique
• Must be able to propose and/or agree interfaces with Change Management, Problem Management, Network Management, Release Management, computer operations, logistics, finance and administration functions.
• Must be able to plan and execute population of the CMDB. Manage and maintain CMDB, central libraries, tools, common codes and data. Ensures regular housekeeping of the CMDB.
• Must be able to provide reports, including management reports (indicating suggested action to deal with current or foreseen shortcomings), impact analysis reports and configuration status reports.
• Must be able to provide the CMDB to facilitate impact assessment for RFCs and to ensure that implemented Changes are as authorized. Create Change records, configuration baselines, and package Release records in order to specify the effect on CIs of an authorized Change.
• Must be able to provide the CMDB to help identify other CIs affected by a fault that is affecting a CI.
• Must be able to perform configuration audits to check that the physical IT inventory is consistent with the CMDB and initiates any necessary corrective action.
• Must be able to initiate actions needed to secure funds to enhance the infrastructure and staffing levels in order to cope with growth and change.

This list is not exhaustive but a fair reflection of the types of task a Configuration management Manager is required to perform!