Program Manager - Splunk Deployment at Blueprint

United States

$140k - $150k

<p><span><strong>Who is Blueprint?</strong> </span></p> <p><span>We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun. </span></p> <p><span><strong>What does Blueprint do?</strong> </span></p> <p><span>Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Why Blueprint?</strong> </span></p> <p><span>At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint. </span></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span><strong>In this Role</strong></span></h3> <p><span>You will lead strategic monitoring initiatives across enterprise-scale infrastructure environments, driving the unified observability strategy for compute, storage, and cloud systems. This position combines deep technical program management expertise with hands-on leadership in deploying and optimizing monitoring platforms such as <strong>Splunk</strong> and <strong>Azure Monitoring</strong>. You’ll partner closely with engineering, operations, and vendor stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and cost-effective observability solutions that accelerate incident response and enhance system reliability.</span></p> <h3><span><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <p><span><strong>Strategic Program Leadership</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Define and execute a multi-phase deployment roadmap for enterprise monitoring and observability tools.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Establish governance frameworks, OKRs, and risk management strategies for global monitoring initiatives.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Drive program execution to deliver measurable outcomes and “quick wins,” such as rapid Splunk deployment and integration.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Unified Monitoring Strategy</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Partner with infrastructure teams (compute, storage, Linux, cloud, etc.) to implement a cohesive monitoring and alerting framework.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Align observability metrics with SLOs, SLIs, and incident management objectives.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Splunk Deployment &amp; Integration</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Lead large-scale deployment, configuration, and integration of <strong>Splunk (Enterprise or ITSI)</strong> within hybrid cloud and high-performance environments.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Ensure scalability, security, and compliance across all data ingestion and monitoring pipelines.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Cross-Functional Enablement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Collaborate with engineering, operations, and service teams to onboard data sources, standardize alerting, and build actionable dashboards.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Promote best practices for proactive monitoring, automation, and continuous optimization.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Governance &amp; Optimization</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Define KPIs, data retention, and compliance standards for observability data.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Optimize ingestion, indexing, and search performance for scalability and cost efficiency.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Manage relationships with monitoring platform vendors, including licensing, support, and roadmap alignment.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Communicate program status, risks, and achievements to executive stakeholders.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Incident Management &amp; Enablement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Enhance observability platforms to support predictive analytics and faster root cause identification.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Lead documentation and training efforts to enable operational excellence across teams.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li> <p><span><strong>5+ years</strong> of experience in <strong>technical program management</strong> within large-scale, enterprise infrastructure environments.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Proven success in <strong>deploying and managing Splunk (Enterprise or ITSI)</strong> and <strong>Azure Monitoring</strong> at scale.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Strong understanding of <strong>hybrid cloud architectures</strong> and <strong>high-performance computing (HPC) environments</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Deep familiarity with <strong>observability and monitoring tools</strong> such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and Dynatrace.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Working knowledge of <strong>SRE principles</strong> and <strong>incident management frameworks</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Relevant certifications such as <strong>PMP</strong>, <strong>Certified Scrum Master (CSM)</strong>, or <strong>Splunk Certified Admin/Architect</strong>.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li> <p><span>Experience with <strong>automation and orchestration tools</strong> such as Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Background in <strong>Azure, AWS, or GCP integrations</strong> for hybrid cloud monitoring.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Demonstrated ability to lead programs that balance technical depth, governance, and stakeholder alignment.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Salary Range</strong> </span></p> <p><span>Pay ranges vary based on multiple factors including, without limitation, skill sets, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographical market. The pay range for this position reflects geographic based ranges for Washington state: $140,000 - $150,000 USD/annually. The salary/wage and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong> </span></p> <p><span>Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. </span></p> <p><span>If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: <a href="mailto:recruiting@bpcs.com">recruiting@bpcs.com</a> </span></p> <p><span>Blueprint believes in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: </span></p> <ul> <li><span>Medical, dental, and vision coverage </span></li> <li><span>Flexible Spending Account </span></li> <li><span>401k program </span></li> <li><span>Competitive PTO offerings </span></li> <li><span>Parental Leave</span></li> <li><span>Opportunities for professional growth and development</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Location: </strong>Remote, preferably in the Greater Seattle, WA Area</span></p> <p> </p>