Senior Technical Program Manager

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

7d • $119,600 - $215,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Cloud Technology Group Product Program Management team as a Senior Technical Program Manager. Our Program Managers drive product-centric and engineering core teams, working closely with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and deploy product roadmap solutions that meet customer needs. You will manage the execution of technical programs and cross-functional teams in their planning, development, and implementation, providing ongoing support of their product lines and roadmaps.

Requirements

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors Degree or its equivalent.
• Experience as Technical Project/Program Manager or Transformation Leader working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Extensive experience in identifying and managing project dependencies while maintaining accurate project plans with real-time milestones.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, handling risks, and shifting gears as needed.
• Able to inspire people at all levels of the organization without formal authority.
• Experience with, or have the capacity to quickly learn tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Aha.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional program teams through the formulation and execution of program plans and strategies, including detailed engineering planning, risk assessment, and technical dependency management.
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, stemming from various technical challenges, including integration points, architecture dependencies, and resource constraints that could impact timelines or program outcomes.
• Demonstrating skills in communicating program and project statuses to all levels of the organization, from technical teams to executive stakeholders.
• Ensuring clarity, building relationships with stakeholders, embracing agility, and collaboratively designing solutions to meet business objectives.
• Supporting the product and engineering teams, managing backlogs, resolving issues, and managing changes in the roadmap.
• Creating well-crafted messages to build consensus and/or enhance collaboration both inside and outside of the division.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation (in the form of PTO)
• Sick time
• Family friendly benefits including parental leave
• Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior