Program Manager

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Program Manager to lead, structure, and execute our security programs across global teams. You will own outcomes, dig into details, and ensure cross-functional alignment and timely delivery.

This role emphasizes proactive risk spotting, clear documentation, and process improvement, with collaboration across distributed teams across time zones and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience driving cross-functional projects and delivering outcomes.
• Strong self-management with initiative and accountability.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Problem Solving: Spotting potential risks early, identifying bottlenecks, and acting to keep projects on track.
• Global Team Coordination: Managing timelines, dependencies, and collaboration across distributed, international time zones.
• Driven to Get Clarity: Asking questions, validating assumptions, and ensuring stakeholders have clarity.
• Clear Communication & Documentation: Maintaining project docs, status reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Proactively refining team workflows with senior teammates.
• Program Ownership & Execution: Taking accountability for plans, tracking deliverables, and coordinating execution with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Self-management

Communication

Adaptability

Relationship building

Judgment

Job description

Job Description:

Do you thrive on managing complexity, taking ownership, and driving execution?

Join our Application & Infrastructure Security Program Management team!

Partner with the best

As a Program Manager, you will collaborate cross-functionally to lead, structure, and successfully execute our most critical security programs. We are looking for a proactive problem solver—someone who doesnt just track schedules or take notes, but owns outcomes, dives deep to get clarity, and holds global teams accountable to execution.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Proactive Problem Solving: Spotting potential risks early, identifying process bottlenecks, and taking early action to help keep projects on track.
• Global Team Coordination: Managing timelines, tracking dependencies, and facilitating smooth collaboration across distributed, international time zones.
• Driven to Get Clarity: Asking thoughtful questions, validating assumptions, and digging into the details until key stakeholders have necessary clarity.
• Clear Communication & Documentation: Keeping project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder updates clear, organized, and up to date.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Bringing strong initiative, learning from senior team members, and working as a supportive, reliable team player to refine team workflows.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Bring foundational experience driving cross-functional projects
• Show strong self-management, taking initiative to drive daily progress and find answers without needing constant step-by-step direction.
• Use great communication and organizational skills to keep stakeholders aligned, keep track of key details, and document decisions clearly.
• Adapt comfortably when priorities shift, keeping a positive focus and maintaining project momentum.
• Build strong relationships to motivate partners, help teams overcome day-to-day blockers, and stay persistent when challenges pop up.
• Demonstrate good judgment and proactive planning to reliably deliver high-quality work.
• Program Ownership & Execution: Taking personal accountability for project plans, tracking deliverables, and coordinating execution with cross-functional teams.

Requirements: