Executive Assistant, Office of the CMO

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Appian's Marketing team is the strategic and creative engine driving our global brand and growth. We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and help drive strategic projects across the marketing organization. This is a high-visibility, hybrid administrative and operational role for an ambitious professional who excels in strategy, project management, and organizational efficiency. In this role, you will build collaboration across and beyond the marketing organization to create and drive critical initiatives. For the right candidate, this position serves as an incredible jumping-off point to numerous career opportunities in marketing, sales, and other business functions. 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. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a high-level executive assistant, marketing operations, or project management role, preferably supporting C-suite leadership in a fast-paced technology environment.
A proactive problem-solver with a proven ability to balance competing priorities, track complex project timelines, and execute with flawless attention to detail.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, combined with an aptitude for quickly mastering new operational platforms, tools, and internal applications.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Relationship Builder: You excel at fostering collaboration and driving alignment across diverse teams and leadership levels.
Operationally Driven: You are a self-starter with a "hustle" attitude who excels in strategy, program management, and operational excellence.
Meticulously Organized: You have a sharp eye for detail, strong time-management skills, and a demonstrated ability to keep complex planning cycles and projects on track.
Clear Communicator: You possess superb written and verbal skills, with a proven ability to synthesize inputs into high-impact executive communications.
Composed Under Pressure: You have excellent judgment, maintain a high level of discretion, and work calmly in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the CMO’s dynamic calendar while seamlessly coordinating domestic and international travel and timely expense reports.
Provide scheduling support for the broader marketing leadership team.
Act as an operational partner during corporate and marketing planning cycles, tracking deliverables and managing timelines.
Drive alignment across the company by orchestrating regular exec updates, monthly department meetings and more.
Optimize day-to-day operations across the marketing organization by proactively anticipating the leadership team's needs.
Partner with the CMO to drive key strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Marketing department from inception to execution.
Act as a key partner to the CMO, keeping them proactively informed of upcoming commitments and priorities while ensuring seamless, timely follow-ups.
Handle highly confidential information with the utmost discretion.