Developer Engagement Manager

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.

Why Appian

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.

About the Opportunity

Appian is seeking:

Appian is seeking a Developer Engagement Manager to join our Product Marketing organization. Reporting to the Manager of Developer Relations your role is pivotal in planning and executing the programs that keep our developer community engaged and excited. You will be the operational powerhouse behind our community interactions driving everything from major field events to daily forum engagements.

You will be responsible for:

Owning the end-to-end execution of developer-focused engagements including event logistics community programs and digital forums. Success in your first year looks like a measurable increase in active participation across platforms like Appian Community Reddit and Discord alongside the seamless delivery of high-impact virtual and field events.

Location and Work Policy

This role is based at our HQ in Chennai. 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:

• Plan and execute comprehensive developer-focused engagements ranging from local field events to global virtual events and webinars.

• Actively moderate foster interaction and drive engagement across digital user forums including the Appian Community Reddit and Discord.

• Manage and scale developer community programs such as our MVP programs and user-generated content initiatives.

• Oversee all aspects of developer field event organization handling logistics promotion and on-site operations.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role candidates should possess the following:

Education

Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field of study.

Years of Experience

2-3 years of experience running developer programs community management or technical event engagement.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with direct experience managing field event logistics promotion and operations.

• Familiarity with nurturing digital communities and utilizing platforms like Reddit Discord and dedicated user forums.

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and manage programs like Community MVPs or user-generated content campaigns.

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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