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Senior HR Program Manager

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jan 2026

💰 $193,100/yr($92,900/yr – $193,100/yr)

About the role

Do you relish the opportunity to drive business-transformation projects that improve process, modernize tools and promote operational-efficiency?

Do you like collaborating across teams to deliver success for customers?

Join our HR Program Management Team!

This team enables the Akamai HR organization to achieve its Key objectives by driving strategic process, projects and business transformation programs.

Partner with the best

You will manage complex projects that have a direct impact on critical business goals and objectives. You will also lead cross-functional teams and subject matter experts in their development, planning and execution.

As a Senior Program Manager you will be responsible for:

Leading multiple concurrent cross-functional projects from inception through to launch and beyond
Partnering with project sponsors and owners to refine the business problem and collaboratively shape program scope, stakeholder alignment and success measures
Building and driving execution against complex & often multi-phased program plans, managing risks, issues and dependencies throughout
Engaging project sponsors and owners as a trusted thought partner, offering data, insights, and alternative viewpoints that test assumptions and drive innovative action
Defining and executing a Change Management plan to ensure criteria is met and stakeholder adoption is achieved
Providing support for HR M&A activities, on all aspects of a deal, including tactical and operational support, from due diligence through post-close integration

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 7 years of relevant experience and a High school / Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Have demonstrated experience in Program and Project Management, leading concurrent complex cross functional projects
Have exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to collaborate effectively within a diverse corporate and client environment
Be self-motivated, resourceful, take initiative. Have a drive to investigate and dissect information with a dedicated focus on quality
Demonstrate the ability to adapt fluidly, creatively solve problems and drive alignment across teams

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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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: