Sr. Staff Business Operations Manager

About this role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/22/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Meet the Team


Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world through an AI-native platform that powers security, observability, and hybrid cloud operations at scale. The Platform Engineering organization sits at the center of that mission, driving the systems, processes, and operational strategy that enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-impacting products faster and more efficiently.

This role supports a highly cross-functional organization of approximately 1,300+ engineers, product leaders, and operations partners, working closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives tied to growth, scalability, and operational excellence. The team culture is collaborative, fast-moving, optimistic, and highly visible, with leaders who are deeply invested in mentorship, career growth, and empowering people to take ownership and drive meaningful change. What makes this team especially exciting is the opportunity to help shape large-scale transformation initiatives across AI productivity, engineering velocity, workforce strategy, and customer experience while gaining direct exposure to senior leadership and high-impact business decisions.


Your Impact


Drive strategic business operations for the Platform Engineering organization by translating executive priorities into scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and measurable business outcomes across a rapidly growing engineering organization. Lead financial and workforce planning initiatives including budget forecasting, vendor optimization, headcount management, and operational planning to improve fiscal discipline, increase efficiency, and support long-term organizational growth. Partner across Engineering, Product, Finance, HR, ...