Vice President, Enterprise Program Management

Appian
tuition reimbursement
United States, Virginia, McLean
Aug 23, 2025
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, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. We are seeking a strategic, execution-driven leader to establish and run Appian's Enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) within the CFO organization. In this role, you will create the frameworks, standards, and governance to manage high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, including rollout of new products and implementation of new pricing mechanisms. You will report directly to the CFO and work side-by-side with leaders in Finance, Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to deliver programs that accelerate growth, improve adoption, and enable predictable revenue. This is both a builder and operator role: you will design the PMO from scratch and lead its most critical programs from day one. In this role, you will: Lead the most important cross-functional strategic initiatives including product commercialization, new pricing model introductions, and internal process improvement efforts. Build and operationalize the PMO function, including defining governance standards, project intake processes, and reporting cadence. Hire a small team of program managers that will establish a culture of disciplined delivery and continuous improvement across the company's most important initiatives. Identify risks, dependencies, and resource needs early, and develop mitigation plans to keep programs on track. Create and maintain project reports and dashboards to provide regular updates to the CFO and the rest of the executive team on the progress of initiatives; escalate as needed to ensure that the projects remain on track. About You: 10+ years leading cross-functional programs in technology companies, preferably software; track record of building PMO or equivalent capabilities. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. Strong business and technical acumen, including understanding of product lifecycle, metering, and billing. Significant experience in a leadership role, with a focus on building and managing a PMO. Executive-level communication skills with proven success influencing senior leadership. Preferred experience: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification. Experience reporting directly to C-suite executives. #LI-MB1 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: We'll 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. About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian:LinkedIn. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email atReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice