Director Product Management - Remote

Are you interested in creating marketing leading cloud computing?

Do you enjoy creating products that customers love?

Come join our Cloud Technology Group!

As part of Akamai's Cloud Technology Group (CTG), the Cloud Computing team's mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible and affordable for all. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers and enterprises to build next generation applications on Akamai.

Partner with the best

As a Director of Product Management, you will lead a team of Product Managers responsible for establishing a Cloud Networking product portfolio that drives revenue and enables customers to adopt Akamai's compute platform.

As a Director Product Management, you will be responsible for:

• Setting product vision and leadership for our Networking product line including but not limited to VLAN, VPC and Direct Connects
• Defining a product strategy, roadmap and executing a product plan that delivers market leading capabilities for developers
• Gathering and prioritizing customer feedback, turning ideas into product features enhancements and advocating for the customer
• Acting as a thought leader and evangelist for Akamai's products within our developer communities
• Growing, mentoring, and leading a team of highly skilled product managers

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree or its equivalent
• Have extensive experience with product management, go to market strategy and product development
• Demonstrate hands on experience with compute, cloud technologies and cloud networking
• Possess experience launching/managing cloud products
• Be passionate about making world class products that customers love
• Be self-motivated, have effective communication skills and be able to influence and motivate others

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.



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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.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $165,646 - $264,868/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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