Senior Technical Program Manager

About the Role

The Akamai Information Technology organization is a team of industry‑leading professionals dedicated to owning and driving the innovation of Akamai's Corporate Infrastructure, Applications, Development, Security, and Compliance for our customers and corporate stakeholders. Information Technology manages all aspects of the IT Program Lifecycle and the coordination and delivery of key cross‑organizational strategic programs.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will have end‑to‑end accountability for the delivery of programs, leading strategic programs from planning to sustainment while reporting the program benefits to the Executive Sponsors and Governance Boards.

• Leading program definition, planning, scope, and execution of assigned programs, managing the health status of programs to anticipate risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Defining integrated program plans (including detailed work breakdown structures) and the deliverables required for the program's success.
• Identifying dependencies and interdependencies between programs and successfully scoping, sizing, and leading implementation of identified transformation/growth opportunities.
• Driving stakeholder alignment and communicating program status to executive sponsors and governance forums.
• Working independently and comfortably in ambiguous circumstances to create clear paths forward for teams.
• Adopting best‑practice guidelines to influence and implement continuous improvements to PMO processes.

• 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related field or its equivalent.
• Professional experience as a Project Manager/Program Manager in an IT organization.
• Sufficient technical background to provide credibility to technical teams and evaluate risks and issues accurately and objectively.
• Experience working on projects/programs supporting infrastructure upgrades and installations.
• Experience managing external implementation providers.
• Demonstrated solid leadership, coaching, interpersonal skills, and excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Track record of stakeholder management and effective communication across senior leadership and technical teams.

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US‑based candidates only, the base salary for this position ranges from $119,600 to $215,400 per year. Salary is determined by relevant factors including experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation may also include incentive opportunities, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k) savings plan, company holidays, PTO, sick time, family‑friendly benefits, parental leave, and an employee assistance program focusing on mental and financial wellness.

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.