Technical Program Manager II

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Kraków; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead strategic programs and enhance organizational performance. In this role located in Kraków, Poland, you will work closely with engineering and product teams to manage program execution, analyze risks, and deliver complex solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and technical program management, particularly in a collaborative environment. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make an impact on digital experiences for millions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project and technical program management.
• Experience partnering with software engineering teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering and Product Management.
• Analyze risks and develop contingency plans.
• Communicate program status to senior leaders.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Program Management

Team Collaboration

Risk Analysis

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Would making an impact on the digital experiences of millions of users excite you?

Would you like the opportunity to work in a high-impact role responsible for building customer loyalty?

Join our Cloud Technology Program Management team

Our Technical Program Managers lead programs and initiatives across the Cloud division from concept to market. We align product, engineering, and business teams to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Partner with the best

Technical Program Managers are key contributors to Akamai's success. In this role, you will lead strategic programs and drive process improvements that enhance organizational performance. Working closely with software engineering leaders and their teams, you will plan, coordinate, execute, and deliver complex programs, products, and solutions from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Product Management, and Network Operations to successfully deliver strategic initiatives across the product portfolio.
• Analyzing risks and developing contingency plans.
• Partnering with engineering and product teams to prioritize work, manage program backlogs, and align execution with business priorities.
• Communicating program status and expectation changes to senior leaders.
• Maintaining, prioritizing, and evolving the roadmap of committed work to ensure successful execution against annual objectives.

Qualifications

• Possess extensive experience in project and technical program management.
• Have experience partnering with software engineering teams.
• Have experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to plan, track, and report on program execution.
• Have experience identifying and managing cross‑team dependencies while maintaining accurate project plans, milestones, and delivery timelines.• Be able to identify execution risks, analyze trade‑offs, and communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders and leadership.• Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.