Director Business Technology HR & IT - Remote

Are you excited to drive innovation as a Strategic Business Advisor? Are you an experienced Technology leader interfacing between business and technology in a global environment? Join our IT Business Technology Partner group Our IT Business Technology Partner (BTP) group are strategic business focused technology leaders. We partner with business functions and IT marrying business strategy and objectives with best in class technology. This BTP role is a Director level role focused on partnering with Akamai's HR organization for IT. Partner with the best You will support the head of Strategy, Operations, and Programs for IT. You will manage the strategic partnership between IT and HR. Ensuring IT services meet the needs of the organization. Being the trusted advisor on behalf of IT meeting HR's strategy goals providing world class experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Building relationships with both Business & IT stakeholders, resolving needs related to strategic initiatives across both parties Providing holistic/strategic oversight of Programs/Projects across the business, understanding health of work, key trends, challenges, and outcomes Partnering with the business & IT from ideation to strategy for remediation and business case creation for investments and technology Collaborating with business stakeholders to define and measure business outcomes / ROI to ensure IT services are delivered as per expectations Facilitating intake and management of business demand and align with IT strategic planning cycles to approve, prioritize, and invest in the right initiatives

• Collaborating with functional leaders in HR to understand business strategy and assist in aligning technology solutions to create the best employee experience.

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To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Bachelors degree with 12 years experience in the Hi-tech industry or commensurate years of experience.
• Have at least 5 years of experience as a Consultant, ideally in Management Consulting
• Have prior experience leading or playing key roles in implementation and supporting of Oracle HCM Cloud platform
• Have prior Program Management or Project Management experience

Have domain knowledge and experience in Benefits, Wellness, Global Talent Development, Compensation, Global Mobility, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Inclusion/Diversity/Engagement and Talent Acquisition functions.

• Have excellent presentation skills and ability to simplify complex technologies and topics into easy to understand information for an executive audience
• 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 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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If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $149,500 - $310,500/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.