Chief of Staff, Product & Solutions

Appian Corporation • McLean, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated leader to partner directly with our Executive Vice President, Product & Solutions. This role will serve as a trusted advisor, operational leader, and connective force across Product, Solutions, and key cross-functional partners. The Chief of Staff will help drive organizational priorities, manage critical programs, and ensure that product strategic priorities are executed effectively. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, has strong business judgment, and is skilled at bringing structure and clarity to complex initiatives. This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. 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.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience, with a foundation in management consulting, strategy, or business operations strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced corporate environment; exposure to Product, Solutions, or GTM organizations a plus
• Able to act as a high level driver of change, both within the Product organization and across the company
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence at the executive level
• Able to partner with other senior leaders and teams at all levels to accomplish priorities and deliver results at speed
• MBA preferred; Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EVP to define strategic priorities
• Drive priorities across the Product & Solutions organization and in collaboration with other departments across the company
• Facilitate strategic decision-making by preparing analysis, business cases, memos, and presentations for executive stakeholders
• Drive the operating rhythm for the product org, including annual planning, strategy and goal setting, leadership team meetings, all-hands, budgeting and performance cycles, and follow-up on key initiatives to ensure alignment and accountability
• Serve as a trusted confidante and advisor—providing perspective, surfacing risks, and ensuring the EVP has the right information to act
• Connect the dots across Product, Solutions, and other functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc.) to ensure alignment on priorities and execution
• Build trust and foster collaboration within the broader team to promote engagement, accountability, and performance

Benefits

• Training and Development: Focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training
• Continuous learning with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program
• Growth Opportunities: Diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including leadership program, specialized department training, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Inclusivity through 8 employee-led affinity groups that help employees build stronger internal and external networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees