Senior Configuration Manager

ABB

. Define, maintain and continuously improve CM plans, principles and working methods, including version control, branching and release management .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMalmö • SwedenSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software configuration management, including version control, change control, and release management, while effectively collaborating with development teams to enhance CI/CD processes and automation. Strong communication skills facilitate coordination and improvement of practices across local and global teams.

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Software Configuration ManagementGit-Based Version ControlCI/CD ProcessesAutomation ScriptingContainerization

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Hard Skills

Configuration IdentificationChange ControlRelease ManagementVersion ControlBuild ProcessesCI/CD PipelinesScriptingAutomationSoftware DevelopmentAnalytical Approach

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCoordinationCoachingCollaborationStructured Approach

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsDockerKubernetesPythonBash

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationLong-Lifecycle ProductsLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsSafety-Critical DevelopmentIEC 61508

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, maintain and continuously improve CM plans, principles and working methods, including version control, branching and release management
Establish and maintain configuration identification, baselines and release records
Coordinate and support change control
Support release planning, configuration reviews and follow-up of CM status
Work with developers and stakeholders to maintain quality across product versions
Guide and coach colleagues in configuration management practices
Promote common ways of working and strengthen CM capabilities within local and global teams
Develop and improve tools, build processes and CI/CD pipelines
Automate repetitive configuration, build and release tasks
Maintain relevant process documentation
Collaborate with software developers, technical leads and CM/DevOps colleagues across ABB

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Several years of experience in software configuration management, including configuration identification, change control, baselines and release management
Good understanding of Git-based version control, branching strategies and management of software across parallel development and product releases
Experience working with development teams and using or improving CI/CD and build processes, for example with Azure DevOps
Structured and analytical approach
Good communication skills and ability to coordinate, explain and improve practices across teams
Advantageous: experience with scripting, automation and development tooling such as Python and Bash
Advantageous: experience with containerization, cloud or infrastructure as code such as Docker, Kubernetes and Azure
Advantageous: experience with industrial automation, long-lifecycle products, large-scale distributed systems or safety-critical development, for example IEC 61508

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowerment to lead and support for professional growth
Opportunity to contribute to ABB’s global Configuration Management community
Collaboration with global teams and colleagues across ABB
Inclusive workplace welcoming people from all backgrounds and experiences