Appian · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Product Management (Agentic AI)
McLean, Virginia
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 for Product Management in Agentic AI. This role involves leading the product strategy and roadmap for the Agentic AI portfolio while ensuring alignment with Appian's broader product strategy.
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Responsibilities
Take overall accountability for the product strategy and roadmap for the Agentic AI portfolio, including the evolution of Agent Studio and the ideation of future agent-based offerings
Create a clear, customer-centric vision and 'north star' for the Agentic AI Group. Chart a course for the future, ensuring it aligns with Appian's broader product strategy and cements our position as a leader in AI-powered process automation
Lead the Agentic AI group in partnership with peers from Engineering and Quality, ensuring cohesion and alignment. Model Appian values and establish a culture of learning, innovation, and growth. Manage and mentor a team of talented product managers, contributing to their professional and personal development
Drive the strategic direction of the Agentic AI portfolio. Partner with your product management team and engineering leaders to prioritize investments and create and execute plans that deliver high-value, impactful software
Work closely with customers, engineering teams, and key business stakeholders on the definition, refinement, and business value of new features and capabilities
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to release, guiding product managers in the development of backlogs, writing feature specifications, and tracking feature adoption
Keep pace with the rapidly evolving agentic AI landscape, including language models (LLMs, SLMs, LAMs, etc), agent frameworks, AI evaluation concepts, and emerging standards like MCP and A2A. Conduct market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and identify new opportunities for investment
Champion the use of AI for personal and team productivity, improving processes for the product team and internal partners
Qualification
Required
8+ years as a Product Manager, and at least 3 years of experience as a manager
Prior experience delivering and operating AI features in production
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 AI technologies, particularly agentic AI, LLMs, and the broader generative AI market
Be genuinely interested in how technology can solve real-world business problems
Be passionate about understanding buyer and user needs and ensuring the product meets them
Coordinate continuous 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
Have a broad understanding of enterprise software architecture and best practices
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 AI technologies and their application within large enterprises
Benefits
Training and Development
Growth Opportunities
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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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