Senior Manager

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.

As the Senior Manager, Product Management, you will co-lead the Enterprise Integration Group in Chennai, interacting with colleagues and stakeholders in Chennai and around the world. You will be responsible for defining the vision and strategy for integration and extensibility capabilities of the Appian process automation platform, leading a small, talented team of product managers, and prioritizing product investments to ensure their teams deliver high-value software with each and every release. This is a strategic role that requires a deep understanding of integration technologies, the business process automation market, and Appian's competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Overall accountability for the product strategy and roadmap for the Enterprise Integrations portfolio, which includes integration, identity & access management, and extensibility.
• Define the Group's Vision: Create a clear, customer-centric vision and "north star" for the Enterprise Integrations Group, ensuring it aligns with Appian product architecture and strategic goals.
• Team Leadership & Management: Co-lead the Enterprise Integration group with peers from Engineering and Quality, ensuring cohesion and alignment, modeling Appian values, and establishing a culture of learning and growth. Manage a team of product managers, mentoring them in product management practices and contributing to their professional and personal development.
• Strategic Planning: 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.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with customers, engineering teams, and key business stakeholders on the definition, refinement, and business value of features.
• Product Development Lifecycle: 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.
• Market Analysis: Keep pace with evolving integration, authentication, and security standards. Conduct market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for investment.

To be successful in this role, you need to:

• Have a deep understanding of integration technologies and 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 team work, 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.

• 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.

This role is based at our office at WTC 11th floor, Old Mahabalipuram Road, SH 49A, Kandhanchavadi, Kottivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, India. 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.

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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit [Nasdaq: APPN]

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