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Project Operations Associate - Early Career (US, Remote – January 2025 Start Date)

Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. The world's leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. While customers love our technology, it's our people that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination and why we've won so many awards as a best place to work. If you become a Splunker, we want your whole, authentic self, what we call your "million data points". 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.

Role Summary

Come be a Splunker and experience firsthand what defines our culture ! As a Project Operations Associate you will be responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining PMO systems, processes and tools to support the management and reporting of programs in the Enterprise Applications & Transformation Office (EATO) portfolio. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams, receive mentorship, and gain insight into our Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) and Operating Model.

Meet the Go To Market Operations Team

Do you have a knack for simplifying complex processes? Can you always find a more efficient way to do something? The Go To Market Operations (GTMO) team builds strategies, drives transformation and implements policies, processes and technologies that streamline operations and delight customers. Learn more about the team, meet our leaders, and hear from our Splunk GTMO leaders at splunk.com/careers/gtm-operations.

What you'll get to do

  • Work with internal business representatives, program managers, technical delivery teams, and change management to understand requirements, timelines, and desired outcomes.
  • Review and assess existing internal capabilities against available functionalities within our platforms and determine the best approach to support user requirements.
  • Support development of internal technologies and/or the implementation and configuration of enhancements/upgrades to scale existing systems.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to internal program delivery teams.
  • Facilitate the launch, adoption and in-life support of PMO processes, tools and technology, including through development of tool and process specific training.
  • Provide strategic advice to delivery teams to ensure the right tool is deployed at the right time in the right way.
  • Facilitate non-technical improvements such as business process improvement, process simplification and business operating rhythm & engagement models.
  • Support portfolio management and analysis by building mechanisms to help drive execution rigor , efficiency and compliance.
  • Develop & enable executive level status reports and dashboards.

Must-have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or in a related field.

Nice-to-have Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of databases and Project Portfolio Management systems (PPM); Familiarity with Tableau and Smartsheet a plus
  • Strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication
  • Self-motivation and strong passion for teamwork
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
  • Strong project execution skills, attention to quality, and solution minded
  • Experience with and/or desire to support technical project management & delivery teams
  • Ability to lead and influence via persuasion, grit, and energy to drive consensus across functions and teams
  • Willing to learn while doing
 
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

 

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Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range: $74,400.00 - 102,300.00 per hour

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range: $66,960.00 - 92,070.00 per hour

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range: $59,520.00 - 81,840.00 per hour

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation, and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.

Splunk's Hiring Practices

Splunk turns machine data into answers. Organizations use market-leading Splunk solutions with machine learning to solve their toughest IT, Internet of Things and security challenges.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Splunk and are committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Click here to review the US Department of Labor’s EEO is The Law notice. Please click here to review Splunk’s Affirmative Action Policy Statement. If you need assistance or an accommodation to apply or during the hiring process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request form.

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Splunk does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Please click here to review Splunk’s Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Splunk is committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. Splunk is impacted by the mandates outlined for U.S. Government contractors in President Biden’s Path out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action Plan. As a result, Splunk requires U.S. employees, whether assigned to an office or 100% remote, to provide proof of full vaccination, as defined by the CDC. Splunk provides reasonable accommodations for employees who have qualifying medical or religious reasons.

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