Strategic Technical Program Manager II: Cloud & Edge Hardware

Akamai Career Site; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 181,000; Full time

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Job summary

Akamai invites you to join the Program Management team in the Technology Group to drive complex server hardware initiatives that improve reliability and performance across a global platform.

As a Technology Program Manager II, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, maintain rigorous documentation, report risks and progress to senior stakeholders, and foster strong partnerships with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant program or project management experience.
• Experience in cross-functional and technical teams.
• Autonomy with continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with server hardware initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through multiple projects and programs.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery within a matrix organization.
• Maintain thorough documentation and report status to senior stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities; communicate progress with collaborators.
• Nurture relationships with internal engineering teams focusing on hardware components.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Vendor relations

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Akamai invites you to join the Program Management team in the Technology Group to drive complex server hardware initiatives that improve reliability and performance across a global platform.

As a Technology Program Manager II, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, maintain rigorous documentation, report risks and progress to senior stakeholders, and foster strong partnerships with engineering and operations.