Product Manager (2027 Graduates)

About the role

This role embeds you directly as a product owner within a tight-knit, high-velocity engineering team. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, you will actively own a prioritized product development backlog and shape features through interactive design sessions, UX reviews, and usability testing. Surrounded by structured mentorship, hackathons, and dedicated "Indie Time" for passion projects, you will have the autonomy to make real-world impacts on our global Enterprise-Grade Orchestration software.

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Own the Backlog: Act as the dedicated product owner for a small team of engineers, owning and prioritizing the product development backlog to ensure high-quality software delivery with every iteration.
• Drive Vision & Roadmaps: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand enterprise software product roadmaps, aligning team execution with the broader product vision and strategy.
• Champion User Experience: Share ideas and gather rapid feedback on features through design sessions, mockups, UX reviews, and usability testing to guarantee user success prior to release.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner across engineering and business units to ensure smooth feature rollouts in an agile-led work environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record, demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent).
• Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting (includes internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a professional environment.
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.

At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and running sprint ceremonies.
• Previous professional work experience or multiple internships in a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. executive roles in student organizations, club leadership, or captaincy of team-based activities).

Pay

Base Salary Range: $110,000 USD - $113,000 USD. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account contributions
• Employee referral bonus program
• Learning and development resources, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
• Family-forming benefits

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: Department-specific training during onboarding, dedicated mentorship, and the First-Friend program for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Leadership program for new and aspiring managers, specialized department training through Appian University, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Community: Inclusivity through 8 employee-led affinity groups that plan social, educational, and outreach activities.