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Senior II Technical Program Manager

Do you relish the prospect of leading strategic cross-functional, cloud computing programs? Do you thrive on managing complexity and uncertainty? Join our Cloud Technology Group Strategy & Operations team. Our Senior III Technical Program Managers lead strategic programs and initiatives across the division. We align product engineering, and cross-functional teams to exceed the expectations of our customers. We are relied on by leaders across the organization to execute on critical programs with high business impact. Partner with the best.

As a Senior II Technical Program Manager, you will manage multiple complex projects and guide multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver against key business goals. You will serve as the voice of the program to Executive Sponsors and key stakeholders. As a Senior II Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and organizing strategic programs at the organization level, across multiple groups working closely with executive sponsors
• Identifying and mitigating risks from a variety of situations including those that arise from dependencies between groups
• Driving strategic program core teams and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support, define, develop, and deploy solutions meeting customer needs
• Using project management methodologies and best practices to ensure the successful delivery of products, projects, and releases
• Recognizing when new processes would be beneficial and establishing them
• Working with tool teams to implement new or updated tools in support of team or business processes

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in program/project management or its equivalent
• Possess experience working with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office, SmartSheets and Google products
• Have experience in identifying and managing project dependencies while maintaining accurate project plans with real-time milestones
• Have experience with program and project management principles and practices, PMP or Big 4 Consulting experience
• Possess experience with business process, operations, and metric definition best practices along with organizational and communication skills
• Possess experience with risk and issue management and resolution

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.

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, and your time pursuing other endeavors. Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and the future.

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. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $108,900 - $226,100/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. 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.