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Akamai Technologies

Strategy & Operations Analyst II

Posted 5 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
113K-160K Annually
Junior
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
113K-160K Annually
Junior
Analyzes business problems, KPIs, forecasts, capacity, and quantitative models to support product strategy and operational excellence. Improves processes, standardizes global metrics, develops data-driven insights, and facilitates stakeholder business reviews for better decision-making and productivity.
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Job Title: Strategy & Operations Analyst II
Work Location: 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Job Description:
Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Strategy & Operations Analyst II. Operationalizing aspects of product strategy through business analysis, data management, and process improvement. Evaluating business problems and analyzing data to inform strategy and drive product success. Understanding contributing factors and areas of opportunity to drive the business towards better and proactive decision-making. Optimize processes to support decision-making at scale. Collaborating with Platform leaders to develop and manage key performance indicators. Enabling data intelligence and processes to understand & optimize for efficiency and productivity. Working with Platform teams and stakeholders to develop and standardize insights for global metrics, progress, and risks, as well as drive improvements. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the United States. [AG0896]
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Required Qualification:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Analytics, Data Analytics Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or Information Systems, plus one (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related technical role. 
Must have experience in the following: KPI analysis; demand forecasting and forecast performance measurement; aggregate planning and capacity planning; generating data-driven reports and quantitative analysis; quantitative modeling; continuous improvement methodologies; process modeling and optimization; stakeholder management and facilitation of business review forums; and driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
About us
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:
Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.
Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.
Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.
AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $112,861-$160,100 /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.

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