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!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration). Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in SaaS product management, product development, program management, or new product introduction
• Extensive experience of product development methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a plus

ROLE:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Product Operations Manager to play a critical role in guiding our product teams through the new product introduction (NPI) process, ensuring successful product launches at Splunk and alignment with Cisco standards. You will be the subject matter expert (SME) on both the Splunk Product Life Cycle (SPLC) and the Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM), providing guidance and support to the Splunk Product, Engineering, and Program Management teams. Your expertise will be instrumental in streamlining product development, ensuring compliance, and optimizing go-to-market strategies.