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Senior Product Manager II

Appian · McLean, Virginia · On-site

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About Appian

AI automation for critical processes. Appian orchestrates AI agents, systems, and people on an enterprise platform, without replacing your systems. Backed by NEA.

About the role

Why should an ambitious product professional join Appian right now? This role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage the complete product lifecycle within a high-velocity, collaborative environment. You will not just be managing a backlog; you will be the strategic bridge connecting engineering, design, and go-to-market functions to bring innovative capabilities to life.

What they're looking for

  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a strictly related technical field. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree.)
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, ideally within a technical, platform, or core infrastructure domain
  • Technical & Analytical Depth: A strong technical background with a deep understanding of enterprise software concepts and the ability to perform complex comparative analyses between competing architectures
  • AI & LLM Fluency: Proven fluency in AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), encompassing both the strategic development of intelligent platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily product workflows
  • Resolution Focus: A data-driven problem solver who uses metrics and clear logic to navigate technical tradeoffs and build team alignment
  • Prior experience managing APIs, enterprise system integrations, or foundational cloud infrastructure layers
More about this role

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.

Transform complex technical challenges into seamless customer solutions and own the lifecycle of core platform capabilities powering AI automation for the world's largest enterprises.

The Appian Product Management function is responsible for the creation, refinement, and scaling of products and services that power our global platform. Operating at the intersection of business strategy and cutting-edge engineering, our team transforms complex technical challenges into seamless customer solutions. We build the mission-critical core capabilities that enable AI-Powered Process Automation for the world’s most regulated and sophisticated enterprises and governments.

Why should an ambitious product professional join Appian right now? This role offers an exceptional opportunity...

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