Principal Program Manager
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Job Description
Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.
We are seeking a Principal Program Manager to join our Enterprise Programs this role you will lead cross-functional strategic programs that drive operational excellence accelerate growth and strengthen Appians enterprise capabilities. As a senior member of the team you will act as a force multiplier - creating clarity driving alignment and ensuring execution at scale across Appians most critical initiatives.
What Youll Do:
- Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end strategy planning and execution of complex enterprise-wide programs spanning multiple business functions.
- Strategic Alignment: Partner with executives functional leaders and program sponsors to define success criteria establish roadmaps and drive decision-making.
- Execution Excellence: Build and maintain governance frameworks operating rhythms and KPIs to ensure programs are delivered on time within scope and with measurable impact.
- Change Management: Lead organizational change associated with enterprise programs ensuring stakeholders are engaged informed and aligned.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and alignment across Product Engineering Sales Finance IT and other business units.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance to program managers within the team elevating program management standards and practices across the organization.
About You:
- 10 years of experience in program management strategy or operations within a technology or enterprise software company.
- Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional programs with executive visibility and measurable business outcomes.
- Strong ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Expertise in program management methodologies governance models and tools.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complexity into clarity for executive audiences.
- Strong business acumen and comfort navigating ambiguity in a high-growth global enterprise environment.
- Experience mentoring or leading other program managers is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in enterprise SaaS cloud or low-code platform companies.
- Background in management consulting business operations or enterprise transformation programs.
- Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci ADKAR).
- PMP PgMP or other relevant certifications.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to drive impact on the most strategic programs at Appian.
- A collaborative innovative environment where your voice matters.
- Competitive compensation equity and benefits.
- Growth opportunities within a high-performing Enterprise Programs team.
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
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 worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
