Executive Assistant, Office of the CMO

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.

Appians Marketing team is the strategic and creative engine driving our global brand and growth. We are seeking a dynamic resourceful and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and help drive strategic projects across the marketing organization.

This is a high-visibility hybrid administrative and operational role for an ambitious professional who excels in strategy project management and organizational this role you will build collaboration across and beyond the marketing organization to create and drive critical initiatives. For the right candidate this position serves as an incredible jumping-off point to numerous career opportunities in marketing sales and other business functions.

This role is based at our headquartered 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.

About the Role

• CMO Calendar & Travel Support: Manage the CMOs dynamic calendar while seamlessly coordinating domestic and international travel and timely expense reports.

• Team Calendaring: Provide scheduling support for the broader marketing leadership team.

• Planning Cycle Management: Act as an operational partner during corporate and marketing planning cycles tracking deliverables and managing timelines.

• Internal Communications & Engagement: Drive alignment across the company by orchestrating regular exec updates monthly department meetings and more.

• Operational Efficiency: Optimize day-to-day operations across the marketing organization by proactively anticipating the leadership teams needs.

• Project Management: Partner with the CMO to drive key strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Marketing department from inception to execution.

• Strategic Liaison: Act as a key partner to the CMO keeping them proactively informed of upcoming commitments and priorities while ensuring seamless timely follow-ups.

• Confidentiality: Handle highly confidential information with the utmost discretion.

About You

• Relationship Builder: You excel at fostering collaboration and driving alignment across diverse teams and leadership levels.

• Operationally Driven: You are a self-starter with a hustle attitude who excels in strategy program management and operational excellence.

• Meticulously Organized: You have a sharp eye for detail strong time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to keep complex planning cycles and projects on track.

• Clear Communicator: You possess superb written and verbal skills with a proven ability to synthesize inputs into high-impact executive communications.

• Composed Under Pressure: You have excellent judgment maintain a high level of discretion and work calmly in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years of experience in a high-level executive assistant marketing operations or project management role preferably supporting C-suite leadership in a fast-paced technology environment.

• Project & Time Management: A proactive problem-solver with a proven ability to balance competing priorities track complex project timelines and execute with flawless attention to detail.

• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Tech Savviness: Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office combined with an aptitude for quickly mastering new operational platforms tools and internal applications.

• Education: Bachelors degree 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: 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.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health wellbeing and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support life and disability insurance an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) a retirement/pension plan wellness dollars tuition reimbursement family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by countryplease ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. Weve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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