Senior TPM – Strategic Cloud Programs & Delivery

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead strategic cross-organizational programs within the Cloud Technology Group Strategy & Operations.

You will partner with product, engineering, and customer-focused teams to drive initiatives with high business impact and improved customer satisfaction. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent, strong Agile experience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in program management.
• Significant experience with Agile processes and methodologies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage risks, and shift gears as needed.
• Experience in change management and transformation processes.
• Experience with business processes, operations, and metric definitions.

Responsibilities

• Establishing cross-functional teams, coordinating subject matter experts to establish, plan and implement programs
• Managing program plans, dependencies, deliverables, and risks, while aligning resources and providing proactive program visibility
• Evaluating and improving processes, tools, and best practices to help shape efficiency and consistency
• Driving cultural change by championing an agile mindset
• Ensuring the organization is adhering to industry best practices
• Serving as a point of contact for escalation with stakeholders and assisting in removal of blockers

Skills

Agile methodologies

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead strategic cross-organizational programs within the Cloud Technology Group Strategy & Operations.

You will partner with product, engineering, and customer-focused teams to drive initiatives with high business impact and improved customer satisfaction. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent, strong Agile experience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity