Akamai Senior Technical Program Manager - 

United States 

259027908

Partner with the best

You will manage the execution of technical programs and cross-functional teams in their planning, development, implementation. Providing ongoing support of their product lines and roadmaps.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading cross-functional program teams through the formulation and execution of program plans and strategies, including detailed engineering planning, risk assessment, and technical dependency management
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, stemming from various technical challenges, including integration points, architecture dependencies, and resource constraints that could impact timelines or program outcomes
• Demonstrating skills in communicating program and project statuses to all levels of the organization, from technical teams to executive stakeholders
• Ensuring clarity, building relationships with stakeholders, embracing agility, and collaboratively designing solutions to meet business objectives
• Supporting the product and engineering 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:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree
• Have experience as Technical 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
• Have experience with, or have the capacity to quickly learn tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Aha

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.