Senior Technical Program Manager

Would you enjoy the opportunity to impact key business objectives?
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 global platform. You will join a team that leads complex technical programs that advance Akamai's Cloud Computing Technology.

You will help drive multiple complex projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to successful delivery aligned with key business goals. As a senior program manager, you will lead the cross‑functional alignment of the entire program lifecycle. Your contribution will be critical to the success of the team and to Akamai's business.

• Supporting cross‑functional teams and providing subject matter expertise in planning and execution of multiple projects and programs
• Fostering effective communication and maintaining meticulous documentation
• Reporting on program status, areas of risk/opportunity, process dependencies and success metrics to senior internal stakeholders
• Engaging regularly with key collaborators, effectively communicating progress, evaluating and identifying business risks, understanding priorities and proposing solutions
• Adopting best‑practice guidelines to influence and implement continuous improvements to the processes
• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with internal engineering teams, focusing on server hardware components

• Technical skills within software scope (GPUs and smart
  
  NICs/DPUs; AI scope is an asset)
• Proficient experience in program or project management in a cross‑functional and technical team
• Proficient experience in software project cycle management
• Proficient experience in managing agile work processes
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Action‑oriented with solid analytical skills, capable of problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Excellent teamwork and eagerness to engage in diverse, creative, and innovative projects

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you—those who can turn impossible into possible. We’re committed to making Akamai a great place to work, where you can learn, grow, and have a meaningful impact. With our fast‑moving culture, new skills and roles will always be on the horizon. We offer development opportunities such as the GROW program, mentoring, internal events like the APEX Expo, and learning tools like Linked In Learning to help you expand your knowledge and experience.

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 will be happy to share more details.