Senior Technical Product Manager - Modernization at Appian

<div class="content-intro"><p>Here at Appian, our values of <strong>Intensity </strong>and <strong>Excellence </strong>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.</p></div><p></p> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---medium SizedText---predefined"><em class="EmphasisText---richtext_emphasis">Transform complex technical challenges into innovative, powerful solutions and own the lifecycle of core platform capabilities powering AI automation for the world's largest enterprises.</em></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_even_less FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---small SizedText---predefined"><strong class="StrongText---richtext_strong">ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom">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 innovative, powerful 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.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_even_less FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---small SizedText---predefined"><strong class="StrongText---richtext_strong">THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Why should an ambitious product professional join Appian right now? 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. 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. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_even_less FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---small SizedText---predefined"><strong class="StrongText---richtext_strong">WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <ul class="FormattedList---richtext_bulletlist FormattedList---inLightBackground"> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Product Vision &amp; Execution: Own the quarterly plan, prioritize the feature backlog, and lead the delivery for a major product area.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Backlog &amp; Roadmap Alignment: Prioritize the sprint and release backlog by balancing technical debt, platform scalability, and business impact to maximize customer value.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Specification Writing: Write detailed specifications for the team and fellow product managers to review and provide feedback on.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Impact Analysis: Track adoption and usage of new features, applying appropriate metrics and analytics to evaluate whether they are having the desired impact.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Ownership: Own features all the way through final documentation, go-to-market, prioritization of bugs, and usage analysis.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Team Development: Mentor junior product managers and interview product manager candidates. </span></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_even_less FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class="SideBySideGroup---side_by_side SideBySideGroup---default_direction SideBySideGroup---middle"> <div class="SideBySideItem---flex_item SideBySideItem---default_direction appian-context-last-in-list" data-testid="SideBySideItem-wrapper" data-padding-left="0" data-padding-right="0" data-stacked="false"> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_none FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground FieldLayout---inScalarSideBySideItem"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---small SizedText---predefined"><strong class="StrongText---richtext_strong">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <ul class="FormattedList---richtext_bulletlist FormattedList---inLightBackground"> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Education: Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (B.E / B.Tech) BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in Product Management, ideally within a technical or platform-oriented domain.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Technical at Heart: You have a strong technical background. While you don't need to write the code, you must be able to hold your own in a deep-dive architectural discussion with senior engineers.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Analytical Reasoning: A strong ability to perform comparative analysis between different technical solutions and communicate the "why" behind a chosen path.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Strategic Thinker: You are a problem solver with a proven ability to prioritize, negotiate, and execute in a fast-paced environment.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Clear Communicator: You must be able to synthesize complex technical updates into actionable insights for the broader organization.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Strive for Resolution: You don't shy away from technical disagreements. You use data and logic to reach a resolution that serves the product, not just the consensus.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Intensity: You take personal ownership of your subsystem’s performance and adoption metrics.</span></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_even_less FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <p class="ParagraphText---richtext_paragraph ParagraphText---default_direction ParagraphText---align_start ParagraphText---inLightBackground elements---global_p"><span class="ColorText---color_custom"><span class="SizedText---small SizedText---predefined"><strong class="StrongText---richtext_strong">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="FieldLayout---field_layout FieldLayout---margin_below_more FieldLayout---margin_above_none FieldLayout---inLightBackground"> <div class="FieldLayout---input_below"> <div class=""> <ul class="FormattedList---richtext_bulletlist FormattedList---inLightBackground"> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Prior experience designing APIs, enterprise system integrations, or process automation components.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our enterprise-grade orchestration platform.</span></div> </li> <li class=""> <div><span class="ColorText---color_custom">Prior experience designing systems that use agentic AI to accelerate user productivity.</span></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p></p> <p><strong>This role is based at our Chennai office in DLF Downtown Chennai. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Tools and Resources&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. 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.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Benefits</span></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>About Appian</strong></span></p> <p>Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. 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