Program Manager Associate

Job Description

Do you relish the opportunity to work on multiple projects and impact key business objectives Would the opportunity to assess needs and deliver successful programs excite you Join our growing Program Management Office team!Our team of Program Managers will be directly aligned with the Information Security Program Management Office (IS PMO) to facilitate the successful program launches and project completions.Partner with the bestAs a Program Manager Associate you will collaborate cross-functionally to support and successfully execute our programs.As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, required resources, and execution of project deliveries
• Being responsible for the administration and coordination of the teams Programs in Planview.
• Identifying & managing key requirements & communications needed from cross-functional teams.
• Managing program risks and possible mitigation strategies alone & with other program managers in the department.
• Tracking, following up on process dependencies and communicating status to upper management and required stakeholders within Akamai
• Adopting best-practice guidelines to influence and implement continuous improvements to the processes
• Demonstrating initiative, learning quickly from senior staff, and collaborating fully as a member of a team
Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:
• Have 2+ years of Program/ Project Management and a bachelors degree or demonstrate relevant, equivalent experience.
• Have 1+ years Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool administrator experience (Planview Enterprise One).
• Have experience in process improvement whether in a business or technical environment
• Have exceptional time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Be able to effectively communicate in business English both written and verbal.
• Be able to adapt quickly and respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a passion for excellence through sound judgment, solid decision making and contingency planning.
• Have effective analytical skills with knowledge of creating dashboards and reporting
Work in a way that works for youWe recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.Working with usAt Akamai, were 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, youll thrive here.Working for youAt 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 usInnovating on a global scale, we deliver our customers a fast, smart and secure intelligent edge platform. Working against a backdrop of digital collaboration, our highly skilled teams build progressive solutions that have the scope to transform entertainment, business, and life in ways that we have yet to imagine.Join usAre 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.Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates. For locations or roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination, if permitted, as a condition of employment. We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.#LI-Remote.,

Keyskills :
program managementproject portfolio managementdeliverymanagementagilefollowing upenvironmental impact assessment