Product Manager Intern

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.

Here at Appian were passionate about technology. We love making it and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work and in doing so we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive.

As a Product Manager Intern youll be embedded as a product owner on a small team of engineers interacting with key stakeholders and owning the prioritized product development backlog to ensure your team delivers high-quality software with each and every iteration. Day to day youll share ideas and receive feedback on features through design sessions mockups UX reviews and usability testing to ensure user success before a new release.

This internship 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. Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture learn directly from peers and mentors and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment. Being in the office provides more opportunities to connect learn and celebrate with the exceptional people across Appian.

Applicants considered for Summer 2026 - Undergraduate Only

To be successful in this role you need:

• Skillful prioritization to determine what we should build by collaborating with stakeholders on product vision and strategy

• Effective listening and understanding of customer requirements to create stellar experiences that meet what customers want

• Strong communication negotiation and collaboration skills; ability to draw clarity out of complex and ever-changing environments

• Strategic thinking and problem solving with a proven ability to prioritize negotiate and execute in order to accomplish amazing things

• Imagination genuine curiosity for candid feedback and enthusiastic collaboration for building great product features and experiences

Basic qualifications:

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related

• Team oriented imaginative energetic

• Strong commitment to delivering quality work

• Prior experience in a product management internship technical program management or product-oriented technology role

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 process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. Weve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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