Splunk Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with deep Splunk expertise to lead and deliver enterprise-scale Splunk and observability initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of project management discipline and hands-on technical knowledge to successfully drive complex Splunk deployments, enhancements, and migrations. The ideal candidate understands the Splunk ecosystem end-to-end and can effectively manage cross-functional teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership • Lead end-to-end delivery of Splunk-related projects, including implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables • Manage project plans, track progress, and ensure adherence to schedules • Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers, and proactively drive resolution • Provide regular status reporting to stakeholders and leadership Splunk Technical Oversight • Serve as the technical liaison for Splunk architecture, data onboarding, and platform enhancements • Collaborate with engineers to design and implement scalable Splunk solutions (indexers, search heads, forwarders) • Oversee data ingestion pipelines, parsing, and normalization strategies • Ensure best practices are followed for performance, scalability, and security • Validate technical deliverables and ensure alignment with requirements Stakeholder & Team Coordination • Coordinate across engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams • Translate business requirements into actionable technical plans • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and technical discussions • Manage vendor relationships and external partners as needed Governance & Process • Establish and enforce project governance, standards, and documentation • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements • Support Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in technical project management • Strong hands-on knowledge of Splunk Enterprise and/or Splunk Cloud (REQUIRED) • Deep understanding of: • Splunk architecture (indexers, search heads, forwarders) • Data onboarding, parsing (props/transforms), and SPL • Observability, logging, and/or SIEM use cases • Proven experience managing complex, enterprise-level Splunk projects • Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications • Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, Admin, or Architect) • Experience with tools like Cribl, Kafka, or other data pipeline technologies • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) • PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification What Success Looks Like • Projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality • Splunk environments are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business needs • Stakeholders are informed, aligned, and confident in delivery progress • Risks are identified early and managed effectively Originally posted on Himalayas