Technical Program Manager II
About The Position
Join the Program Management team in the Technology Group! This team is on a mission to build and operate the world's most performant, efficient, and reliable global platform. This team leads complex technical programs for global hardware stability, that advances Akamai's Cloud Computing Technology. This group is at the forefront of the server industry, taking immediate action to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge hardware innovations into our edge footprint. In this role, you will lead the cross-functional alignment of the entire program lifecycle, guiding multidisciplinary teams to successful delivery. Operating within a dynamic matrix environment, you will bridge engineering and operations to ensure complex server hardware initiatives are executed with high reliability and performance.
Requirements
- 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
- Desire to learn technical skills within server hardware scope
- Demonstrate experience in program or project management and agile work processes in a cross-functional and technical team
- Demonstrate autonomy with a solid continuous improvement mindset - proactively identifying solutions to complex challenges
- Be action-oriented with solid analytical skills, capable of problem-solving and decision-making, and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Demonstrate excellent teamwork and be eager to engage in diverse, creative, and innovative projects
- Have experience with external vendor interactions and understanding server hardware specifications
- Have experience with Jira and Confluence
Responsibilities
- Supporting cross-functional teams and providing subject matter expertise in planning and execution of multiple projects and programs
- Fostering effective communication and maintaining meticulous documentation
- Reporting on program status, areas of risk/opportunity, process dependencies and success metrics to senior internal stakeholders
- Engaging regularly with key collaborators, effectively communicating progress, to evaluate and identify business risks, understand priorities and propose solutions
- Maintaining and nurturing relationships with internal engineering teams, focusing on server hardware components
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
