Job Description

Job Description

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

Do you thrive on managing complexity?

Join our IT Program Management Team!

Our Akamai Information Technology organization is a team of industry leading professionals. We are dedicated to owning and driving the innovation of Akamai's Corporate Infrastructure. Information Technology manages all aspects of the IT Program Lifecycle as well as the coordination and delivery of key cross-organizational strategic programs.

Partner with the best

As a Technical Program Manager, you will have end-to-end accountability for the delivery of projects and programs. You will lead strategic and complex programs from planning to sustainment, while reporting program benefits to key stakeholders.

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

• Managing complex, cross-functional multi-year projects and programs
• Managing stakeholder engagement and expectations
• Presenting and reporting to all levels of the business from team members to executives
• Identifying risks and issues, demonstrating proactive problem solving in complex environments
• Defining detailed program / project plans and ensure team members are accountable for their activities
• Adopting best-practice guidelines and implement continuous improvements to PMO processes

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in business management or its equivalent
• Have professional experience as a Program Manager, Business Analyst, or Consultant
• Be highly curious with ability to learn quickly and desire to learn
• Have solid analytical, problem solving, polished communication skills
• Be able to work effectively across a wide range of constituencies in a diverse corporate and client environment

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $70,500 - $146,500/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.

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