Configuration and Requirements Manager

Overview

Job Description

Configuration And Requirements Manager

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the Requirements and Configuration Management Plan aligned with client and project requirements.
• Lead Systems Engineering activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288 and relevant industry standards.
• Establish and manage requirements processes including elicitation, derivation, allocation, and traceability of SMART requirements.
• Maintain and manage the requirements management system (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro or equivalent).
• Develop and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) across all project stages.
• Ensure proper flow-down of requirements across all disciplines, including infrastructure, rail systems, and airport interfaces where applicable.
• Lead configuration management processes including baseline definition, version control, and change management.
• Establish and maintain a configuration management system to control project documents, designs, and deliverables.
• Manage configuration change control processes, including evaluation and approval of change requests.
• Conduct configuration audits and requirements compliance reviews to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Support Systems Assurance processes in line with EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50129.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure requirements are understood, implemented, and verified.
• Manage interface requirements between rail systems, infrastructure, and operational environments, including airport/terminal interfaces where relevant.
• Facilitate requirements reviews, approvals, and stakeholder workshops.
• Monitor and report on requirements status, changes, risks, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to project teams on requirements and configuration processes and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve requirements and configuration management processes.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field from a recognized university.
• Professional certification or membership in a relevant institute is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations (GCC or international experience preferred).
• Proven experience in requirements and configuration management on large-scale rail or infrastructure programs.
• Strong experience in Systems Engineering and lifecycle management processes.
• Proficiency in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG, ComplyPro).
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex multidisciplinary interfaces and system integration.
• Experience in airport integration, intermodal transport hubs, or complex operational environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Assurance standards (EN 50126/8/9) and best practices.
• Experience in client-facing or consultancy roles on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-organizational environments.
• Understanding project management principles, cost, and programme constraint.
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