Engineer, Configuration Management Sr

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is an $81 billion, global company serving the health-care industry with a broad portfolio of products and services. Through its diverse offerings, Cardinal Health delivers health-care solutions that help customers reduce their costs, improve safety and productivity, and deliver better care to patients. The company manufactures packages and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, offers a range of clinical services and develops automation products that improve the management and delivery of supplies and medication for hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies. Ranked No. 19 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 40,000 people on six continents. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinal.com

Title:Configuration Management Engineer 

I. Basic Function: 
Maintains project Configuration Management (CM) processes to support research and development (R&D) of Pyxis Products.  Performs maintenance of CM tools and scripts appropriate applications and processes.  Initializes and monitors the progress of software and hardware development projects, providing updates as needed during the development cycle.  Verifies compliance with CM processes and performs integration of newly developed code upon completion of software development.  Builds/compiles software and integrates it into the overall system under development. Responsible for maintaining the Configuration Management Manual and associated documentation for disseminating CM processes to the development team.

II. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities:
This job description does not promise or imply that the functions & responsibilities listed are the only duties or responsibilities to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated.  Employees are always expected to follow their supervisors’ instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Takes an active role in all CM related matters for the project development teams and directs other team members as necessary to support CM functions.

Provides periodic updates to the CM Manual and other related documentation for dissemination of CM processes and procedures.

Maintains and monitors the software and hardware development lifecycle from creation to completion and ensures that all documented CM processes are followed.  This includes verification of complete documentation and correct version/revision tagging for affected source code files.

Responsible for producing nightly builds of all active projects and providing controlled (documented) software builds for system testing.

Performs software integration that includes building/compiling source code, documenting the software build process, verifying the stability of the built code, and releasing the executable files upon completion.

Provides liaison with the Information Technology (IT) group to ensure timely and effective resolution of project resource problems.  This includes controlling network permissions to CM directories and system resources as needed for day-to-day operations and replacement/upgrade of software packages for developers.

Maintains the R&D software resource library and local backup CD repository.

Performs other duties as assigned. % of time

Education or Equivalent:Bachelor's degree required, with typically two to five years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

These are only minimum qualifications for this position.  Other factors are taken into consideration when deciding what position and grade level to place an employee such as performance level, capable contribution level and company need. 

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Requirements: 
Able to apply CM principles to provide custom solutions to meet software development requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Able to develop CM process documentation that provides clear and detailed instruction for all team members.  Ability to effectively present information to senior management and team members and solicit/apply process improvement suggestions, where applicable.

Experience with the following
• Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, XP and XPE
• SCM tools, including Perforce, Mks, DOORS, PVCS
• Scripting, including PERL, Batch, Python,
• Orcale and SAP
• PDM Works

Physical/Mental Requirements: 
Ability to multi-task, must have excellent troubleshooting skills, have sense of ownership/responsibility for assigned project(s),  and excel at following up on and resolving issues.

Work Environment:  Team/cooperative environment.
  Education or Equivalent:  Bachelor's degree required, with typically two to five years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. These are only minimum qualifications for this position.  Other factors are taken into consideration when deciding what position and grade level to place an employee such as performance level, capable contribution level and company need.   Experience/Knowledge/Skills Requirements:  Able to apply CM principles to provide custom solutions to meet software development requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Able to develop CM process documentation that provides clear and detailed instruction for all team members.  Ability to effectively present information to senior management and team members and solicit/apply process improvement suggestions, where applicable. Experience with the following· Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, XP and XPE· SCM tools, including Perforce, Mks, DOORS, PVCS· Scripting, including PERL, Batch, Python,· Orcale and SAP · PDM Works Benefits:

Cardinal Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401K plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Pre-employment drug and background screening are required for all positions. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinal.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Diversity Works Here.