Principal Program Manager

Appian Corporation•New York, NY

8h•$150,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Enterprise Programs team at Appian sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving cross-functional programs that propel our business forward. We build the operational backbone that powers Appian's leadership in AI-Powered Process Automation, enabling our global teams to scale seamlessly and deliver high-impact results. As a Principal Program Manager, you will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, tackling some of Appian's most critical, company-wide initiatives. This isn't just about managing schedules—it's about acting as a strategic force multiplier. If you want to leave a lasting mark on a high-growth enterprise platform company by leading complex, high-visibility transformations, this is the environment for you.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, Operations, or a related field.
10+ years of proven experience in program management, business operations, or strategic execution within a technology or enterprise software organization.
Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale enterprise programs with direct executive visibility and measurable outcomes.
Proven expertise in program management methodologies, governance models, and tools like Jira, Confluence, or Asana.
Exceptional executive-level communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex topics into actionable clarity.

Nice To Haves

Background in enterprise SaaS, cloud technology, or enterprise transformation management.
Experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow.
Prior experience in management consulting, business transformation, or corporate strategy.
Strong working knowledge of organizational change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR).
Industry certifications such as PMP or PgMP.

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise Strategy: Own the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of complex enterprise-wide programs spanning multiple core business functions.
Drive Strategic Alignment: Partner directly with executives and functional leaders to define success metrics, establish multi-year roadmaps, and drive clear decision-making.
Establish Execution Excellence: Build and refine robust governance frameworks, operating rhythms, and KPI tracking to ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact on schedule.
Guide Change Management: Lead cross-organizational change strategies, ensuring key stakeholders across the business are engaged, informed, and aligned.
Foster Cross-Functional Synergy: Facilitate seamless communication and alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, Finance, IT, and People teams.
Elevate the Practice: Mentor program managers within the team, elevating enterprise program management standards and best practices across the organization.