Head of Technical Programme Management

Do you thrive on managing complexity and uncertainty?

Join our Cloud Technology Group Strategy & Operations team

Our Business Program Management team provides a CTG-wide approach to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute a portfolio of initiatives that are aligned with Akamai’s strategic goals. We align product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to exceed the expectations of our customers. As a Technical Program Manager II, you will be responsible for independently establishing and managing cross-functional programs through their full lifecycle from definition to completion. You will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparency in roadmaps and delivery while managing complex technical programs requiring collaboration across multiple groups.

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

Leading program plans, including detailed work breakdown structures, resource management, communication plans, and risk mitigation strategies.

Acting as the voice of the program to senior leadership, leveraging standardized methods to highlight dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Building relationships across SRE, Product and Engineering organizations to keep projects on track.

Driving cultural change by championing agile mindsets and ensuring the organization adheres to industry best practices.

Serving as the primary point of contact for escalation with stakeholders and assist in the removal of blockers.

Have 5 years of relevant experience in technical or engineering disciplines and a Bachelors degree or its equivalent.

Have experience with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and metric definition best practices.

Have proficiency in Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies.

a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family-friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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