Would the chance to lead major technical programs, products,
and solutions excite you?
Are you eager to work on fast paced projects that impact a
global technology leader?
Join the Program
Management team in the Technology Group
The Program management Team is on a mission to build and operate the world's most performant, efficient, and reliable planetary-scale platform. You will join a team of Technical program managers that lead complex technical programs that advance Akamai's Cloud Computing Technology.
Partner with the best
As a Technical Program Manager II, you'll work with our product delivery teams by aligning goals with Product Management and Engineering leadership and their teams. You will plan, communicate, execute, and deliver major programs, products, and solutions.
As a Technical Program Manager II, you will be responsible for:
- Leading cross-functional program teams through the formulation and execution of program plans, strategies, and functions
- Identifying, assessing, mitigating risks arising from variety of situations including those that arise from dependencies between groups
- Demonstrating skills in communicating program and project statuses to all levels of the organization
- Ensuring clarity, building relationships with stakeholders, embracing agility, and collaboratively designing solutions to meet business objectives
- Supporting the product line teams, managing backlogs, resolving issues, and managing changes in the roadmap
- Creating well-crafted messages to build consensus and/or enhance collaboration both inside and outside of the division
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Demonstrate expertise in technical program management with focus on software development or IT industry experience.
- Have experience as Project/ Program Manager or Transformation Leader working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
- Have extensive experience in identifying and managing project dependencies while maintaining accurate project plans with real-time milestone
- Be comfortable navigating ambiguity, handling risks, and shifting gears as needed
- Be able to inspire people at all levels of the organization without formal authority
Build your career at Akamai
Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.
With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.
Learn more
Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.
