Team Red Dog is partnering with a cloud-first enterprise client to hire an experienced Technical Program Manager – Observability & Monitoring to lead strategic monitoring initiatives across large-scale infrastructure environments. This fully remote contract role offers the opportunity to drive enterprise-wide Splunk and Azure monitoring programs while working alongside high-impact engineering and operations teams.
Top Required Skills (Must Haves):
Opportunity Overview:
This role was created due to increased workload and growing demand for unified monitoring across enterprise infrastructure. The program manager will lead observability strategy and execution, partnering closely with engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable monitoring solutions that improve reliability, performance, and incident response.
How you will make an impact:
• Drive strategic program leadership for a unified enterprise-wide monitoring strategy
• Define and execute a multi-phase Splunk deployment aligned to business and infrastructure goals
• Partner with Infrastructure, Linux, Scheduler, Storage, ETX, and Cloud teams to establish an integrated monitoring framework
• Align observability metrics with SLOs, SLIs, and incident response objectives
• Lead Splunk deployment, configuration, and system integrations ensuring scalability and compliance
• Onboard data sources, standardize alerting, and deliver operational dashboards
• Establish KPIs, data retention policies, and compliance standards for observability platforms
• Optimize ingestion, indexing, and search performance for cost efficiency
• Manage vendor relationships for licensing, support, and roadmap alignment
• Communicate program progress, risks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders
• Enable faster incident resolution through improved observability and predictive analytics
• Deliver documentation and training for operational teams
The expertise you bring:
• 5+ years of technical program management experience within enterprise infrastructure environments
• Proven experience deploying and managing Splunk (Enterprise or ITSI) and Azure Monitoring at scale
• Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture, infrastructure components, and HPC environments
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Dynatrace
• Knowledge of SRE principles and incident management practices
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and/or Splunk Certified Admin/Architect credentials
What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to deliver fast, high-impact results such as rapid Splunk deployment, consistently meet program milestones, and collaborate effectively across highly technical, cross-functional teams. They balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution and communicate clearly at both technical and executive levels.
Why Work with Team Red Dog?
At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world’s most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.
Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.
Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
Estimated Start Date: January 5, 2025
Location: Remote
Job #:2415
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2/Contract – 18 months expected
Rate: $56–$62 per hour
Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to hr@teamreddog.com, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate’s location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
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• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
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