Akamai Technologies

Engagement Manager II

Akamai Technologies$119K — $215K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles within public cloud or cloud software
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale cloud projects for enterprise customers
  • Strong consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills with stakeholders
  • Hands-on expertise in IaaS, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD pipelines, or modern cloud technologies
  • Project management experience across cross-functional technical teams with cloud architect certifications
  • Proficient in English and Mandarin, with strong presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly
  • Willingness to travel 25-35% within the West Coast region.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize customer value, retention, and growth throughout the customer lifecycle
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for customer stakeholders supporting their long-term strategies
  • Manage technical program aspects to enhance Akamai's platform value for customers
  • Act as the central contact point for customers and lead the integrated account team
  • Educate and empower customers to adopt Akamai's products to foster account growth
  • Respond to escalations and lead operational improvements to mitigate risks
  • Drive innovative outcomes for customers through strong relationships and business acumen.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • 401K savings plan
  • Generous company holidays and vacation time (PTO)
  • Sick leave
  • Family-friendly benefits including parental leave
  • Employee assistance program focused on mental and financial wellness
  • Eligibility requirements apply.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Shape value for our customers

You will be responsible for maximizing value, retention and growth throughout the customer lifecycle. You will help build and develop customers' cloud strategies. Becoming an industry expert, delivering innovative outcomes for customers through relationships, business acumen, and operational focus.

As an Engagement Manager II, you will be responsible for:
  • Working independently as a trusted advisor for customer stakeholders to support their long-term strategy and visions
  • Owning the technical program management while maximizing Akamai's platform value for the customer
  • Being the central point of contact for customers and leading the integrated account team delivering customer success
  • Educating customers on and empowering their adoption of Akamai's products and services to support account growth
  • Responding to escalations when various program management issues arise and leading operational improvements to mitigate future risks

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
  • Have relevant experience in customer-facing technical roles within public cloud or cloud software companies
  • Demonstrate proven ability to manage and deliver large-scale cloud projects for enterprise customers
  • Have solid consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills with stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Possess hands-on expertise in IaaS, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD pipelines, or other modern cloud technologies
  • Have program or project management experience across cross-functional technical teams, with cloud architect certifications
  • Be proficient in English and Mandarin (written and spoken), with solid presentation skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly
  • Be willing to travel 25-35% to customer offices, and cover the West Coast area (California and Seattle)

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $119,600 - $215,400/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. 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.

About Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company. The company provides web and mobile performance solutions, cloud security solutions, enterprise access solutions, and video delivery solutions. Akamai was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company serves a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment, gaming, software, financial services, healthcare, and others. Akamai is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AKAM.
Learn more about Akamai Technologies
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$557 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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