Senior Technical Program Manager - Cloud & Edge (Remote-Friendly)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact technical programs from concept to market. You will align product, engineering, and business teams to deliver complex software solutions and improve customer satisfaction.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, clear communication with senior leaders, and mentoring teammates while managing scope, schedule, and investments across multi-disciplinary programs.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in technical program management.
• Experience leading complex software or systems development programs.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle and product development processes.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs from concept to market with schedule and budget oversight.
• Drive cross-functional activities to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cross-functional team members.
• Communicate program status and changes clearly to senior leaders.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align expectations.
• Influence without direct authority to achieve program goals.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Risk management

Change management

Inspiring without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact technical programs from concept to market. You will align product, engineering, and business teams to deliver complex software solutions and improve customer satisfaction.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, clear communication with senior leaders, and mentoring teammates while managing scope, schedule, and investments across multi-disciplinary programs.