Technical Program Manager II: Cross-Org Strategy & Delivery

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Company holidays

Vacation (PTO)

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to independently lead cross-functional programs from definition to completion.

You will coordinate with stakeholders across SRE, Product, and Engineering to ensure transparent roadmaps and delivery, tackling complex technical programs requiring collaboration across multiple groups. You will drive program plans, manage risks, and advocate agile methodologies while serving as the escalation point for blockers.

Qualifications

• Have 5 years of relevant experience in technical or engineering disciplines and a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• Have experience with SDLC 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SDLC

Metric definition

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to independently lead cross-functional programs from definition to completion.

You will coordinate with stakeholders across SRE, Product, and Engineering to ensure transparent roadmaps and delivery, tackling complex technical programs requiring collaboration across multiple groups. You will drive program plans, manage risks, and advocate agile methodologies while serving as the escalation point for blockers.