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Business Technology Product Manager

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Appian

Appian

1,001-5,000 employees

Low-code automation platform for businesses

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

McLean, VA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
JIRA
SCRUM
Confluence
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience, preferably in the Product Owner role in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Bachelor's degree. Preferred concentration in technical or business area
  • Familiarity with Jira & Confluence
Responsibilities
  • Prioritize, define, and ensure success of solution product features for various users at the roadmap/release level as well as functionalities within each feature at the sprint level (two weeks sprints)
  • Create and maintain a team-level product roadmap to communicate priorities and key deliverables
  • Prioritize what we should build and when by collaborating with stakeholders on product vision and strategy
  • Share ideas and receive feedback on new features through presentations before a new release
  • Define how those features will work and look through close collaboration with engineers in design sessions, mockups, UX review, and usability testing
  • Manage the release and sprint backlog through planning, backlog grooming, and working with the Scrum team
  • Write specification for stakeholders to review and provide feedback on
  • Translate requirements into Epics, User Stories or Tasks in Jira with defined Acceptance Criteria at a level of detail that the team can understand and implement
  • Coordinate rollout plan, user enablement, and follow up and analyzing adoption of features
  • Working with stakeholders during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Approve work before it's delivered
  • Identify and recommend new features that provide impact to the business
  • Cultivate a deep understanding of your users and stakeholders. Be their advocate.
  • Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert from a business perspective on the applications owned.

Appian offers a low-code automation platform that allows businesses to create custom applications quickly without needing extensive coding knowledge. This platform is designed to help organizations in various industries, such as finance and healthcare, improve customer experience and streamline operations. Appian stands out from competitors by providing a subscription-based model that includes professional services for implementation and support. The company's goal is to empower businesses to enhance their operations through accessible software solutions.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$47.5M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Appian's consistent recognition by industry leaders like Gartner underscores its strong market position and potential for continued growth.
  • The company's partnerships with major firms like PwC and Swiss Re offer employees opportunities to work on high-impact projects and innovative solutions.
  • Appian's expansion into regions like Central Europe and Italy, led by experienced industry veterans, indicates robust growth and career advancement opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in low-code and automation platforms is intense, with major players like Microsoft and Salesforce posing significant threats.
  • Integration challenges with new partners and regional expansions could lead to operational inefficiencies and strategic misalignments.

What makes Appian unique

  • Appian's low-code platform allows for rapid application development, making it accessible to users with minimal coding experience, unlike traditional software development methods.
  • The company's recognition as a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms highlights its advanced capabilities in process mining and automation.
  • Appian's strategic alliances, such as with PwC and Swiss Re, enhance its offerings and provide specialized solutions for industries like insurance.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Comprehensive Global Wellness Program

Fully-covered Global Milk Stork Benefit

Global Wellness Reimbursement

Quarterly Awards and Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) or Pension Plans with Employer Matching

Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Global Parental Leave

Charitable Giving Program

Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement for job-related continuing education

Professional Development Courses