Senior Director Program Management Technical

About the role

Join Akamai's Cloud Technology Group Business Operations team as a Senior Director of R&D Transformation & Operations. This strategic role drives CTG's operating model evolution, enhancing resource efficiency, predictability, decision-making speed, and strategic execution.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and mentoring a geographically diverse team, enabling strategic delegation to create a scalable and empowered workforce.
• Guiding the creation of transformation strategies and supporting internal stakeholders, enabling teams to shift toward proactive, sustainable operational excellence.
• Monitoring the overall health of projects and program within your portfolio, ensuring stringent data hygiene and accurate Engineering Productivity Metrics.
• Negotiating program scope definition and modification and working with program sponsors to prepare for executive presentations.
• Presenting program and portfolio updates regularly to senior executives, using data to encourage transparent discussions and informed decision-making.
• Participating in internal projects to scale operations, enhance practices, and refine methodologies like Software Capitalization Administration, Agile coaching, and Tooling Standardizations.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace culture that champions diversity, empathy, and belonging across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• 15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise engineering & product development framework and measurement systems, such as Lean Portfolio, SAFe, DORA, SDLC/PDLC.
• Understanding how to drive change management across large employee populations.
• Expertise as a Program leader collaborating across teams, skillfully transitioning between strategic vision and intricate technical aspects.
• Expertise managing priorities and stakeholder demands to prioritize programs that optimize business value within minimal timeframes.
• Ability to influence individuals across organizational levels without authority, leveraging unique skills to find compromises, bridge silos, and secure stakeholder support.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading complex transformation programs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and program management experience.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Technical proficiency in software development and engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Benefits

At Akamai, we offer a comprehensive benefits package 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 focusing on mental and financial wellness. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $190,700 - $343,300/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.

Schedule

Flexibility is key at Akamai. Our FlexBase program supports employees in finding the best work-life balance possible. Employees can choose to work remotely, in an office, or a combination of both. The schedule is tailored to each individual's needs.