Role Overview
Join the Splunk Global Field Enablement, Readiness and Solutions (GFERS) team, where we lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) Program and Technical Enablement for Sales framework. Our team acts as the strategic engine ensuring that the high volume and velocity of releases across the Splunk portfolio are seamlessly translated into field readiness.
What You Will Do
Lead and scale the NPI Enablement Program as a People Leader to ensure the global sales force is equipped for every product launch. You will manage a team of NPI Program Managers, operationalize the NPI program framework, and govern the GFERS Launch Kit Tiering model aligned to the Cisco Product Development Methodology (CPDM).
Why It Might Be a Fit
Success in this role means establishing a scalable, high-velocity enablement engine that ensures consistent readiness across the expanding Cisco and Splunk unified portfolio.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of Technical Program Management, Field Enablement, Technical Marketing, or Product Operations in enterprise cloud, SaaS, or cybersecurity.
- 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing technical program managers or technical enablement specialists.
- Deep expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) life cycles, stage-gate governance (CPDM / Agile / Stage-Gate), and roadmapping systems (Jira, Asana, Confluence).
- Strong understanding of technical sales personas (SE, SA, Specialist) and technical selling activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time away
- Volunteer time off
- Annual bonuses
- Performance-based incentive pay
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