Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it’s our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.

REQUIREMENTS: I’VE ALREADY DONE THAT OR HAVE THAT!

• 12+ years’ experience leading IT Infrastructure or software projects
• Tolerant of ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Service / Delivery Oriented
• Very good interpersonal efficiency and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organizational planning skills and understanding of program management concepts
• Effective and creative in solving problems with an ability to identify issues and resolve, or identify the internal resources needed to assist
• Eager to learn and excited to work on programs across the ITS portfolio
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise with JIRA
• PMO or portfolio management experience in a technology setting
• Agile (CSM, CPO or SaFE) certification

Education:

• BA or BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a smart, passionate, and experienced IT Principal Program Manager with a CAN DO attitude and large spectrum of experience working in a high-tempo constantly evolving environment to join a team that provides class leading software solutions. Do you want to utilize your seasoned Agile and Scrum experience to drive programs and projects within and across our dynamic organization? As a Principal Program Manager for the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) PMO, you will do that and more! You’ll have the opportunity to work with other ITS teams and business partners. If you thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and champions creativity, then what are you waiting for? Apply today.
This role is responsible for multiple, simultaneous projects and owns release planning, coordination, risk mitigation, organization, and tracking of those projects through deployment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead IT Infrastructure projects working with delivery and business partners to address project risks and issues ensuring the solution delivers on the success criteria
• Negotiate competing requirements across business units and establish project direction with business leaders and delivery leads
• Bring knowledge of Project Management standard methodologies, processes and tools, including: scope management, schedule management, cost management, quality management, resource management, procurement, change management, risk management, and issues management
• Build in mitigation plans anticipating dependencies and risks, actively replan with business and delivery teams, and reset expectations throughout project delivery
• Demonstrate consultative skills in solving problems by using technical and business insight to advise the facilitation of developing objectives and approach
• Implement goal setting with business owners and senior leaders and contribute to operational alignment
• Act as an authority by partners within ITS and across the business and has a communication style that builds confidence and alignment with the team