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Manage changes

Develop and apply processes for capturing, evaluating, and addressing necessary and requested design changes

Proficiency levels

Level Description
Aware
  • Can describe key terms, concepts, and basic tools related to capturing, evaluating, and addressing design changes, including Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and change logs.
  • Can describe the importance of managing design changes in maintaining alignment with mission objectives, budget, and schedule.
  • Can describe the implications of design changes on interconnected systems.
Practitioner
  • Can capture and document design change requests, ensuring they are clearly defined and traceable throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Can evaluate the impact of requested changes on technical performance, cost, schedule, and mission requirements using established procedures.
  • Can apply standard processes, such as impact assessments and risk evaluations, to address necessary changes with minimal disruption to design and development processes.
  • Can ensure changes are approved by appropriate stakeholders and incorporated into design documentation, adhering to space industry standards.
Senior Practitioner
  • Can lead and refine the development of comprehensive change management processes for space industry projects.
  • Can handle complex and interconnected design changes, ensuring thorough assessments of technical, operational, and mission-level impacts.
  • Can maintain design integrity and ensure alignment with project objectives, using advanced tools like Configuration Management Systems (CMS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Expert
  • Can anticipate potential changes through proactive risk analysis and stakeholder engagement, to reduce disruptions and improve outcomes.
  • Can communicate and coordinate between multidisciplinary teams (e.g. mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering) to evaluate and implement changes effectively.

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ESCO manage project changes