Program Manager Technical - Remote

Are you excited by the prospect of creatively solving problems?

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating solutions?

Join Our Information Security Program Management Office!

The InfoSec PMO helps guide Akamai and the Internet to a safer future. We plan and deliver programs that enable organizational growth and achieve the Information Security team's strategic objectives. in support of powering and protecting life online. We value continual learning, transparent communication, collaboration, and integrity. And we are invested in the success of both our team and our internal customers.

Partner with the best and build your career as a Junior Level Contributor

You will be a Junior Level Technical Program Manager and will contribute to strategic programs that directly support Akamai and its customers. This role will be primarily focused on projects in areas including compliance, security engineering, threat & vulnerability management, and product security. You will need to interact with, and support, the business and technical stakeholders with curiosity, empathy, and candor.

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

• Aligning with relevant stakeholders on definition of project scope, requirements, objectives, and milestones.
• Planning, coordinating, communicating, and delivering critical projects accurately and on time.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams for project planning, requirements gathering, and successful plan execution.
• Working with project teams to identify and evaluate project risks and issues
• Providing support, direction and motivation for project teams, while developing leadership skills
• Exercising written and verbal communication and listening skills to support clarity, trust, and well-coordinated project execution
• Engaging in learning and mentorship with Manager and Senior Level Program Managers

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years experience in leading technical and cross-functional projects/programs
• Possess knowledge of Project Management methodologies (for example: Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Traditional PMI methods, etc.)
• Have previous experience with Atlassian Tollset (Jira, Confluence, etc,) and project management  software (Workfront, Smartsheet, Planview, MS Project)
• Demonstrate ability to engage with business and technical stakeholders with compassion, empathy, and constructive curiosity
• Demonstrate ability to think critically in managing projects
• Have exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new skills and systems
• Possess drive for learning program management and process improvement techniques

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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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.

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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.