Senior Manager, Product Management - Solutions

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Appian is seeking a strategic leader for its AI & Industry Solutions group as a Senior Manager, Product Management. This role involves overseeing product vision, managing the product portfolio backlog, and fostering the career growth of a team of product managers. The position combines senior product management leadership with Group Product Lead responsibilities, focusing on shaping both product strategy and team excellence. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Engineering and other departments, ensuring alignment between product managers and feature teams. Key accountabilities include product strategy, feature backlog management, process adherence for the product management staff, and the business impact of delivered features. A deep understanding of the business process automation market, Appian's competitive positioning, and the AI market is essential.

Requirements

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.
Have a deep understanding of 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.

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for the product strategy and roadmap for the group, which includes solutions for Insurance, Board markets, and help drive our AI adoption.
Create a clear, customer-centric vision and "north star" for the group, ensuring it aligns with Appian product architecture and strategic goals.
Led the 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.
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.
Work closely with customers, engineering teams, and key business stakeholders on the definition, refinement, and business value of features.
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.
Keep pace with evolving market needs and standards. Conduct market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for investment.