Director Product Management, Go-To-Market, Application Security - Remote

Would you like to be part of a team changing the security landscape?

Would providing technical thought leadership to internal and external peers excite you?

Join our cutting-edge Security team

The Application Security Team is the largest revenue contributor to Akamai's $1B security business. Focusing on solutions that solve complex security problems like denial of service, exploitation of software vulnerabilities in Apps and APIs, credential abuse and account takeover. Security remains a key focus for us with continued investment across all functions to remain the market leader!

Partner with the best

In this role, you will lead the go-to-market strategy and execution for App & API Protection. Driving sustained growth in key investment areas and the brands that empower billions of people online every day. Collaborating on a global scale, providing leadership and executing new initiatives to ensure Akamai remains a cybersecurity powerhouse.

As Director of Product Management, Go-To-Market, Application Security, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the portfolio's go-to-market strategy, collaborating with product and marketing leaders in driving growth and retention.
• Championing the portfolio internally and externally while collaborating with channel partners to drive growth.
• Partnering closely with stakeholders across the organization to measure sales performance and drive recommendations for growth.
• Working with finance and analytics teams to define and track metrics that foster data-driven decisions.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders and executives on mergers and acquisitions relevant to the security business

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, another related field or its equivalent.
• Have experience with the technologies and trends of the modern web, cloud and cloud native environments
• Have a track record of growing revenue for mature product lines through direct and indirect channels.
• Be a data-driven decision maker with ability to translate quantitative data into actionable recommendations
• Enjoy leading teams but be able to roll up sleeves to understand financial details and guide execution
• Be results oriented with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives and set deliverable goals

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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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:

• 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 us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are 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.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $152,600 - $316,800/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.