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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager II - **Company:** Akamai Technologies - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,700.0 - $181,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Akamai, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E225A3943CD044AA806455935B951F48/job/ ## About the Role * Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent * Have desire to learn technical skills within server hardware scope * Demonstrate experience in program or project management and agile work processes in a cross-functional and technical team * Demonstrate autonomy with a solid continuous improvement mindset - proactively identifying solutions to complex challenges, * Be action-oriented with solid analytical skills, capable of problem-solving and decision-making, and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities * Demonstrate excellent teamwork and be eager to engage in diverse, creative, and innovative projects * Have experience with external vendor interactions and understanding server hardware specifications * Have experience with Jira and Confluence ## Description Would you enjoy the opportunity to impact key business objectives? Are you eager to work on dynamic projects that impact a global technology leader? Join the Program Management team in the Technology Group! This team is on a mission to build and operate the world's most performant, efficient, and reliable global platform. This team leads complex technical programs for global hardware stability, that advances Akamai's Cloud Computing Technology. This group is at the forefront of the server industry, taking immediate action to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge hardware innovations into our edge footprint. Partner with the best In this role, you will lead the cross-functional alignment of the entire program lifecycle, guiding multidisciplinary teams to successful delivery. Operating within a dynamic matrix environment, you will bridge engineering and operations to ensure complex server hardware initiatives are executed with high reliability and performance. As a Technology Program Manager II, you will be responsible for: * Supporting cross-functional teams and providing subject matter expertise in planning and execution of multiple projects and programs * Fostering effective communication and maintaining meticulous documentation * Reporting on program status, areas of risk/opportunity, process dependencies and success metrics to senior internal stakeholders * Engaging regularly with key collaborators, effectively communicating progress, to evaluate and identify business risks, understand priorities and propose solutions * Maintaining and nurturing relationships with internal engineering teams, focusing on server hardware components ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [You’re a great coder? 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