Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about automation, speed, and efficiency; and the CIO department is a great place to apply these values! From Information Security, Business Technology, to Solution Engineering, joining Appian will provide you with the opportunity to lead technical strategy, execution and communication for all applications to support Appian employees, customers, and partners across the world. Join us, as we work collaboratively to grow Appian across the world.

The Business Product Management Intern will be embedded within our Business Technology group’s Product Management team. They will be focused on requirements gathering and documentation with the business as well as story mapping with the development team. This is a role on a cross-functional team that maintains a deep understanding of the lines of business and needs of the department, key in devising technology strategy to ensure other departments within the organization have the right technology to keep them running effectively and efficiently.

This role is based at Appian's Headquarters in McLean, VA. Interns hired for this position will be required to come into the office 4 days per week.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Build relationships with partners and stakeholders to offer thought leadership on organizational and technology-related strategy and execution.

• Partner with key stakeholders to engage in strategic planning meetings to translate business needs into technology plans, identifying and deploying thoughtful strategies to enable our technical consulting function to perform and scale effectively.

• Explore technology solutions for defined business problems and facilitate build vs buy decisioning alongside your Business Technology Partner, as well as procurement and vendor management. 

• Collaborate with technical teams within the Business Technology organization on delivering solutions to stakeholders.

• Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend data-driven solutions to improve the overall function of the organization.

Who you are...

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Math, Computer Science or related degree

• Someone with exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Willingness to challenge the standard thinking with new ideas, approaches, and solutions

• Strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end

Tools and Resources 

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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