Senior AI Infrastructure Program Lead

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end AI infrastructure initiatives within the Akamai Inference Cloud team. You will define roadmaps, manage milestones, dependencies and risks for major platform initiatives.

You will guide the full software development lifecycle for AI products, mentor teams, and establish program metrics. The role requires agile expertise, ability to navigate ambiguity, and influence without formal authority.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in technical program management, cloud infrastructure engineering or AI/ML
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage risks effectively
• Inspires people at all levels without formal authority
• Demonstrates change management and transformation capabilities
• Strong experience with Agile processes and methodologies
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with high-visibility, time-sensitive programs
• Domain knowledge in cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, distributed systems, or AI/ML inference workloads

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program planning and execution for major AI platform initiatives, defining roadmaps, milestones, dependencies and risks
• Drive Product Development Process and the full software development lifecycle and release process for AI products and solutions
• Leverage technical expertise to lead complex projects from concept to market, including planning, risk and schedule management
• Establish program metrics, track progress, communicate updates to leaders, and mentor team members

Skills

Technical program management

AI/ML systems

Cloud infrastructure

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end AI infrastructure initiatives within the Akamai Inference Cloud team. You will define roadmaps, manage milestones, dependencies and risks for major platform initiatives.

You will guide the full software development lifecycle for AI products, mentor teams, and establish program metrics. The role requires agile expertise, ability to navigate ambiguity, and influence without formal authority.