Appian · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Product Management - Solutions
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAppian is a software company that automates business processes, and they are seeking a Senior Manager in Product Management to lead their AI & Industry Solutions group. This role involves overseeing product strategy, managing a team of product managers, and ensuring alignment with engineering and business stakeholders.
Business Process Automation (BPA)Data ManagementDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Software
Responsibilities
Overall accountability for the product strategy and roadmap for the group, which includes solutions for Insurance, Board markets, and help drive our AI adoption
Create a clear, customer-centric vision and "north star" for the group, ensuring it aligns with Appian product architecture and strategic goals
Led the group with peers from Engineering and Quality, ensuring cohesion and alignment, modeling Appian values, and establishing a culture of learning and growth
Drive the strategic direction of the product portfolio, partnering with your product management team and engineering leaders to prioritize investments and create and execute quarterly and annual plans that ensure the delivery of high-value, impactful software
Work closely with customers, engineering teams, and key business stakeholders on the definition, refinement, and business value of features
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to release, guiding product managers in the development of backlogs, writing feature of specifications, and tracking of feature adoption
Keep pace with evolving market needs and standards. Conduct market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for investment
Qualification
Required
8+ years as a Product Manager, and at least 3 years of experience as a manager
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Strong technical foundation and the ability to engage deeply with engineering and design teams
Have a deep understanding of the business process automation market
Be genuinely interested in how technology can solve real-world business problems
Be passionate about understanding user needs and ensuring the product meets them
Coordinate quarterly and annual planning for multiple teams
Have a genuine desire to guide and empower others
Define how features will work through close collaboration with engineers in design sessions, mockups, UX review, and usability testing
Enjoy thinking big picture while also engaging in the details of execution
Be skilled in fostering alignment and teamwork, embracing candid communication and constructive dissent
Be ambitious and motivated to deliver impactful results
Have a natural curiosity and interest in continuous learning, particularly in the area of evolving technologies and their use within large enterprises
Benefits
Health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
Life and disability insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Retirement/pension plan
Wellness dollars
Tuition reimbursement
Family-forming benefits
Company
Appian
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$47.5MKey Investors
Novak Biddle Venture Partners
2017-05-25IPO
2014-03-03Series Unknown· $37.5M
2008-07-21Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Matt Calkins
CEO
Michael Beckley
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
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