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July 23, 2026
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Product Manager Intern

McLean, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Appian is a company dedicated to AI automation for mission-critical work, known for its reliability and scale. As a Product Manager Intern, you will collaborate with a team to build features for their AI-Powered Process Automation platform and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful software delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Agile Backlog: Act as the embedded product owner for a highly skilled engineering squad, taking charge of backlog prioritization, feature sizing, and iterative sprint planning
  • Drive Collaborative Discovery: Share innovative ideas, analyze technical specifications, and gather continuous feedback through design sessions, user experience (UX) reviews, and usability mockups
  • Define Product Roadmaps: Partner with senior product leaders to structure enterprise software roadmaps, balancing long-term strategic investments with rapid feature delivery
  • Practice Stakeholder Negotiation: Empathize with conflicting stakeholder demands and developer constraints, applying data-driven negotiation skills to make optimal feature compromises
  • Conduct Impact Analysis: Monitor post-launch usability metrics and track user success parameters to verify that new releases address true customer needs
  • Participate in Passion Frameworks: Showcase your creative problem-solving skills during our department-led Hackathons and drive unique prototypes using dedicated Engineering Indie Time

Qualification

Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record
  • Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements
  • Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program
  • Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows

Preferred

  • Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects

Benefits

  • 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 country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
  • A comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University
  • Skills based training
  • Tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education
  • Dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
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Founded in 1999
Mclean, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
http://www.appian.com
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