Product Manager Intern

Summary

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

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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.