Principal Technical Program Manager, Splunk

• 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 IT portfolio
• Experience Mentoring others and driving consistency across projects
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• BA or BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems

Desirable

• 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
• As a Principal Program Manager for the Cisco IT NEO team , you will do that and more
• You'll have the opportunity to work with other IT teams and business partners
• This role is responsible for multiple, simultaneous projects and owns release planning, coordination, risk mitigation, organization, and tracking of those projects through deployment
• Learning the Cisco IT PMO Playbook, developing and mentoring other TPMs to drive consistent outcomes
• 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 IT and across the business and has a communication style that builds confidence and alignment with the team