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.

Appian's Chief Technology Office (CTO) spearheads our long-term technological vision, including strategic partnerships and corporate development. As a Technology Strategy Analyst, you'll be at the heart of this dynamic team, researching emerging technologies, analyzing market trends and potential partnerships, helping drive strategic initiatives, preparing impactful executive communications, and directly supporting our Founder and CTO.

About You:

• Passionate about technology and continuous learning

• A self-starter who needs little direction to get results

• Detail-oriented, extremely organized, and adaptable to changing priorities

• Comfortable with public speaking and networking

• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Enjoys working independently and with cross-departmental teams 

To be successful in this role, you will: 

• Support and maintain partnerships with other technology companies to support Appian’s Technology Partnership function. This includes supporting the team in identifying key areas of interest for potential partnerships, documenting use cases with technical teams, creating GTM motions with both internal and external teams, operationalizing the partnership, and enabling our internal teams on the partnership. 

• Perform operational tasks in support of technology strategy and partnerships, including creating partner and sales presentations, analyzing partner sales data, and performing administrative operations. 

• Research competitive and emerging technologies to identify trends, opportunities, and new markets.

• Prepare data-driven in-depth analysis reports and executive summaries on markets, companies, or potential technology partners.

• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, products, competitive landscape, and market dynamics that could affect Appian and its technology partners.

• Attend internal and external conferences/user groups to speak directly with customers and partners to gather feedback, create opportunities for engagement, and identify opportunities for overall operational improvement.

• Support the CTO team in executive strategic initiatives and adapt to evolving priorities and founder responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Management consulting experience or training 

• Experience working with C-level executive

• Strong presentation software (Slides, Powerpoint, Keynote) skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis

• Comfortable using CRM tools (Salesforce) and analytics tools (Excel, Tableau)

• Experience with low-code, traditional coding and software development 

Education

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree is required

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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