Program Manager

Akamai Career Site; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Program Manager to lead our Application & Infrastructure Security programs. You will collaborate cross-functionally to structure and execute our most critical security initiatives, owning outcomes and driving execution across global teams.

You will partner with stakeholders to identify risks, clarify requirements, and ensure timely delivery. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strong communication, and process improvement to strengthen security program delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience driving cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain momentum and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own program plans, track deliverables, and coordinate execution with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate across distributed, international time zones to align schedules and dependencies.
• Drive proactive problem solving, identify bottlenecks, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensure clear documentation, status updates, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Planning & execution

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 doesn't 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
• Have 2+ years of experience in program management skills
• 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.