Senior Product Manager

Appian Corporation | Enterprise software

2h 49m ago

On-site

Full Time

United States of America

$125k - $250k USD/yr

Title: Senior Product Manager Location: McLean, Virginia

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

McLean, Virginia | Work Model: On-site at Headquarters

Own the roadmap and delivery of industry-leading solutions that showcase AI-Powered Process Automation and drive adoption of pixel-perfect user experiences across enterprise customers.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Product and Solutions team builds pre-configured industry solutions on the Appian platform, combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with deep industry expertise to accelerate customer value. This team operates at the intersection of product innovation and market impact, translating platform capabilities into industry-specific solutions that demonstrate the art of the possible. Your work will directly influence how enterprises across verticals experience and adopt Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Appian is scaling its solutions portfolio at a pivotal moment as AI transforms enterprise automation. This role puts you at the center of defining how we package and deliver industry solutions that combine platform innovation with acquisition-driven capabilities. You will shape product strategy for solutions that become the foundation of customer success, working cross-functionally to deliver experiences that set new standards for enterprise software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead the end-to-end product roadmap for an industry solution, defining strategy, prioritization, and delivery milestones that align with market needs and platform capabilities.
Architect pixel-perfect user experiences that showcase AI-Powered Process Automation best practices and set the standard for solution excellence across the portfolio.
Partner with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to translate customer insights and technical capabilities into high-impact product features that drive adoption.
Execute data-driven decision making by establishing success metrics, analyzing user behavior, and iterating rapidly based on quantitative and qualitative feedback.
Drive integration of acquisition technologies and emerging AI capabilities into solution products, ensuring seamless orchestration across enterprise systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive Product Management experience in technical or platform domains.
Technical Foundation: Strong technical background with deep understanding of enterprise software architecture, system design, and platform concepts.
AI Fluency: Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.
Analytical Approach: Data-driven problem solving capabilities with demonstrated experience using metrics-based decision making to guide product strategy and prioritization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

API Management: Prior experience managing APIs and enterprise system integrations in complex technical environments.
Solution Design: Background in building pre-configured solutions or industry-specific products that balance flexibility with opinionated best practices.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Track record of leading initiatives across engineering, design, and business stakeholders in fast-paced product organizations.
Enterprise Platform Experience: We value experience with enterprise platforms, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

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The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$125,000—$250,000 USD

Tools and Resources

Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com.

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