Remote Tech Program Manager II - Hardware & Platform Delivery

Akamai; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Akamai's Technology Group is seeking a Technology Program Manager II to lead cross-functional hardware programs and drive reliable, high-performance edge solutions from Cambridge, MA. You will coordinate engineering and operations, manage the entire program lifecycle, and report to senior leadership with clear metrics and risk assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of program or project management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on familiarity with server hardware, Jira, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Interest in learning server hardware details.
• Experience in managing cross-functional and technical teams.
• Proactive in continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate risk, priorities, and progress to stakeholders.
• Experience with external vendor interactions and hardware specifications.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional alignment of the entire program lifecycle.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to successful delivery in a matrix environment.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.
• Engage collaborators to evaluate priorities and devise solutions.
• Maintain relationships with internal engineering teams focusing on server hardware.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Vendor management

Server hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Akamai's Technology Group is seeking a Technology Program Manager II to lead cross-functional hardware programs and drive reliable, high-performance edge solutions from Cambridge, MA. You will coordinate engineering and operations, manage the entire program lifecycle, and report to senior leadership with clear metrics and risk assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of program or project management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on familiarity with server hardware, Jira, and