Embedded Product Manager Intern — AI-Driven Enterprise

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

EAP with mental health support

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Retirement/pension plan

Wellness dollars

Tuition reimbursement

Family‑forming benefits

Job summary

Appian, in McLean, VA, seeks a Product Manager Intern to translate technical work into real software delivery within an AI‑Powered Process Automation platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders, define acceptance criteria, and ensure enterprise‑grade orchestration in every iteration.

This 10‑week, full‑time internship (Summer 2027) offers hands‑on experience in an Agile‑led environment, working with a small engineering team to ship practical features while learning from mentors and peers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record.
• Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full‑time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10‑week summer program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the Agile Backlog: Act as the embedded product owner for a highly skilled engineering squad, taking charge of backlog prioritization, feature sizing, and iterative sprint planning.
• Drive Collaborative Discovery: Share innovative ideas, analyze technical specifications, and gather continuous feedback through design sessions, user experience (UX) reviews, and usability mockups.
• Define Product Roadmaps: Partner with senior product leaders to structure enterprise software roadmaps, balancing long‑term strategic investments with rapid feature delivery.
• Practice Stakeholder Negotiation: Empathize with conflicting stakeholder demands and developer constraints, applying data‑driven negotiation skills to make optimal feature compromises.
• Conduct Impact Analysis: Monitor post‑launch usability metrics and track user success parameters to verify that new releases address true customer needs.
• Participate in Passion Frameworks: Showcase your creative problem‑solving skills during our department‑led Hackathons and drive unique prototypes using dedicated Engineering Indie Time.

Skills

AI/LLM knowledge

Agile / backlog management

Team collaboration

Education

CS/CE degree

Job description

Appian, in McLean, VA, seeks a Product Manager Intern to translate technical work into real software delivery within an AI‑Powered Process Automation platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders, define acceptance criteria, and ensure enterprise‑grade orchestration in every iteration.

This 10‑week, full‑time internship (Summer 2027) offers hands‑on experience in an Agile‑led environment, working with a small engineering team to ship practical features while learning from mentors and peers.