Technical Program Manager II

Flagship Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 100,700 - 181,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

PTO

ESPP

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead cross-functional programs across SRE, Product and Engineering, from definition through delivery, ensuring transparency in roadmaps and milestones.

You will partner with stakeholders, manage complex initiatives, and promote agile practices across the organization. The role requires deep SDLC understanding and experience with Jira/Confluence in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in technical or engineering disciplines.
• Experience with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and metric definition best practices.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence; familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead program plans with detailed work breakdown structures, resource management, communication plans, and risk mitigation.
• Act as the voice of the program to senior leadership, highlighting dependencies and risks.
• Build relationships across SRE, Product and Engineering to keep projects on track.
• Drive cultural change by championing agile mindsets and best practices.
• Serve as primary contact for escalation and removal of blockers.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Do you relish the prospect of leading strategic cross-organization programs?

Do you thrive on managing complexity and uncertainty?

Join our Cloud Technology Group Strategy & Operations team

Our Business Program Management team provides a CTG-wide approach to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute a portfolio of initiatives that are aligned with Akamai’s strategic goals. We align product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to exceed the expectations of our customers. Leaders across the organization rely on us to execute on critical programs with high business impact.

Partner with the best

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will be responsible for independently establishing and managing cross-functional programs through their full lifecycle from definition to completion. You will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparency in roadmaps and delivery while managing complex technical programs requiring collaboration across multiple groups.

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will be responsible for:

• Leading program plans, including detailed work breakdown structures, resource management, communication plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Acting as the voice of the program to senior leadership, leveraging standardized methods to highlight dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Building relationships across SRE, Product and Engineering organizations to keep projects on track.
• Driving cultural change by championing agile mindsets and ensuring the organization adheres to industry best practices.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for escalation with stakeholders and assist in the removal of blockers.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience in technical or engineering disciplines and a Bachelors degree or its equivalent.
• Have experience with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and metric definition best practices.
• Possess experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Have proficiency in Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies.
• Have proven ability to navigate ambiguous or complex corporate environments.

Benefits at Akamai

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only – the base salary for this position ranges from $100,700 – $181,300/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family-friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.