Configuration Manager - CMDB & ITSM
Contract: 12 Months
Rate: Up to £500 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Tool: Easyvista
Location: UK - Travel to France required
Languages: Fluent English and French required
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to support a major ITSM maturity programme within an enterprise IT environment. The focus of this assignment is to structure, improve, and enhance the reliability of the CMDB and ensure strong alignment with ITSM processes, particularly Configuration Management and Change Management.
This role will play a key part in strengthening IT operational governance and improving impact analysis capabilities across applications, infrastructure, and technical services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and drive improvements in CMDB structure, data quality, and governance
- Define and implement best practices across Configuration Management processes
- Ensure CMDB data supports accurate impact analysis within the Change Management process
- Work closely with Infrastructure and Operations teams to improve data integrity and CI relationships
- Align CMDB practices with broader ITSM process improvements
- Identify gaps in configuration data and implement remediation strategies
- Contribute to process documentation, operating models, and standards
- Support integration between CMDB and related ITSM tools/processes
- Provide guidance on how CMDB data can be leveraged to improve operational decision-making
Required Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience managing and improving an enterprise CMDB
- Proven background in ITIL Configuration Management
- Experience contributing to Change Management, particularly impact assessment
- Experience working with applications, infrastructure, and technical service CIs
- Ability to operate within a structured ITSM transformation or improvement programme
- Experience working closely with Infrastructure & Operations teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills in enterprise environments
Desirable:
- ITIL certification
- Experience in ITSM toolsets with CMDB capability (eg, ServiceNow, BMC, etc.)
- Experience in large-scale ITSM process maturity programmes
Working Style:
- Comfortable operating as an independent consultant
- Able to work cross-functionally with both technical and process stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data reliability and process alignment
This is a high-impact role where CMDB maturity directly supports IT stability and change success, ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex environments.