Lead Program Manager (Information Security)

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 youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Appians Information Security team is growing and seeking a Lead Program Manager to define drive and scale the delivery of security initiatives across Appians cloud and corporate environments. This is a high-impact role that blends program leadership product planning and strategic security alignment to directly support Appians ability to operate securely and compete globally. Youll work across Product Engineering Security and Go-To-Market teams serving as a key stakeholder for internal and external security efforts.

This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

In this role you will:

• Define the vision and drive the execution of major Appian security programs and features including those required for FedRAMP NIST 800-53 DoD SRG and global compliance frameworks.

• Serve as the lead Program Manager for Global Security Engineering coordinating across multiple stakeholders and aligning with Appians broader product roadmap.

• Own and manage quarterly planning roadmaps and backlog prioritization for Security Engineering and future security workstreams.

• Partner with Engineering CIO and Product teams to deliver multi-quarter cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.

• Build manage and maintain executive-level updates roadmap documentation and planning forums.

• Lead initiatives that enable Appian to enter or expand in regulated markets through close alignment with Sales Industries and Compliance.

• Foster a culture of collaboration learning and excellence within Security and Program Management teams.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 - 12 years of experience in Program Management or Product Management ideally within a security-focused or enterprise software environment.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.

• Proven experience leading security-related programs or products especially within regulated environments (e.g. FedRAMP DoD NIST).

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated success in cross-functional program delivery executive communication and managing large-scale planning processes.

• Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization.

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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: Well 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

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