Appian is a company that provides AI automation for mission-critical work, and they are seeking a Product Manager Intern. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers to build features for their AI-Powered Process Automation platform while gaining real-world experience in product management.
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
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
A retirement/pension plan
Wellness dollars
Tuition reimbursement
Family-forming benefits and more
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.
Community: 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.
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.
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
