Senior Product Manager II

Appian Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

Appian Corporation seeks an experienced Product Manager to own the lifecycle of core platform capabilities powering AI automation for large enterprises. You will partner with engineering, design, and go‑to‑market teams to translate market needs into actionable product roadmaps and successful launches.

You will drive feature discovery, prioritize backlogs, and champion data‑driven decisions while mentoring junior PMs in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Product Management in technical, platform, or core infrastructure domains.
• Strong technical background with enterprise software concepts and architectural trade‑offs.
• Fluency in AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) and hands‑on AI tooling experience.
• Data‑driven problem solver using metrics to drive team alignment and trade‑offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative discovery with sales, marketing, and services to align product vision with market demand.
• Act as the Product Owner within an Agile squad to prioritize features and ensure quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers and UX designers to map feature behavior and review milestones.
• Track adoption and impact of features using advanced analytics and metrics.
• Own end‑to‑end feature rollouts, documentation, enablement, and external readiness.
• Mentor junior product managers and share domain expertise across the department.

Skills

Product management

AI fluency

LLMs

Agile

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related field

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

APIs

Job description

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.

Location: McLean, VA | Work Model: On-site (5 days/week)

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

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. If you thrive on analyzing user feedback, defining product specifications, and directing cross‑functional product launches within the AI automation market, this position will accelerate your career growth under our Enterprise‑Grade Orchestration model.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Collaborative Discovery: Work closely with stakeholders in sales, marketing, and professional services, and understand market demand to generate and get buy‑in on product vision and priorities.

Drive Execution: Operate as the dedicated Product Owner within an Agile squad; frame feature needs with clarity, help shape technical solutions, and prioritize feature increments to ensure high‑quality software delivery.

Own Cross‑Functional Design: Collaborate closely with engineers and UX designers to map out exactly how features work, demonstrating advanced design judgment and reviewing feature increments at sprint milestones.

Track Lifecycle Metrics: Track the adoption and usage of new features, applying advanced analytics and data‑driven product metrics to evaluate market impact and manage ongoing feature optimization.

Govern Feature Rollouts: Take end‑to‑end ownership of capabilities through final technical documentation, internal product enablement, bug prioritization, and external market readiness.

Foster Product Mentorship: Serve as an exemplary model across the department, regularly sharing domain expertise and mentoring junior product managers on product craftsmanship.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 trade‑offs and build team alignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience managing APIs, enterprise system integrations, or foundational cloud infrastructure layers.

We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise‑Grade Orchestration environment.

Prior experience designing systems that use agentic AI to accelerate user productivity.

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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

$150,000 - $275,000 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.

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 mission‑critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com . [Nasdaq: APPN]

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email [e-mail] . Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.