Technical Program Manager II

Summary

Akamai Technologies provides cloud, edge, security, content delivery, and AI infrastructure. The Technical Program Manager II independently establishes and manages complex cross-functional technical programs from definition through completion, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring roadmap and delivery transparency. The role also leads program planning, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, agile adoption, and blocker removal.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Possess experience with Jira and Confluence
• Have proficiency in Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies
• Have proven ability to navigate ambiguous or complex corporate environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Possess experience with Jira and Confluence
• Have proficiency in Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies
• Have proven ability to navigate ambiguous or complex corporate environments

Benefits

• Annual bonus or incentives
• Equity awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Industry-leading healthcare benefits; Eligibility requirements apply.
• 401K savings plan; Eligibility requirements apply.
• Company holidays; Eligibility requirements apply.
• Vacation in the form of PTO; Eligibility requirements apply.
• Sick time; Eligibility requirements apply.
• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave; Eligibility requirements apply.
• Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
• FlexBase supports employees working at home, in an office, or a combination of both.