Jobs / United States / Appian Corporation
Manager, Product Management
Appian Corporation · 🇺🇸 McLean, Virginia
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 11 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Appian Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Product Manager” (Software Developers) in NC: $166k–$166k, median $166k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 11 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. McLean, Virginia, USA | Work Model: Onsite at Appian Headquarters Lead the product strategy and team shaping how millions of end users interact with Appian's AI-Powered Process Automation platform through intuitive web, mobile, and offline experiences. ABOUT THE TEAM The Total Experience group owns the vision and execution of all end-user facing functionality that makes Appian accessible, intuitive, and productivity-driving across web, mobile, portals, and accessibility features. This team directly influences how customers experience enterprise automation, balancing innovation with usability to deliver world-class front-end experiences. You will lead a team of 3-6 experienced product managers, owning product portfolio prioritization, roadmap development, and strategic alignment with Appian's platform evolution. THE OPPORTUNITY As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, the user interface has become the competitive differentiator in enterprise software adoption and productivity. This role exists to architect the next generation of Total Experience capabilities that will define how organizations interact with AI-Powered Process Automation at scale. You will shape product strategy during a pivotal growth phase where intuitive design directly impacts customer retention, expansion, and market leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Own the end-to-end product strategy, multi-year roadmap, and annual execution plan for Appian's front-end experiences including mobile applications, UI components, portals, and accessibility features • Lead and develop a team of 3-6 product managers, providing mentorship, career development, and strategic direction while fostering a high-performance culture focused on customer outcomes • Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, customer success, and go-to-market teams to deliver cohesive product releases that exceed market expectations • Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to identify emerging trends in user experience, accessibility standards, and front-end technology that inform strategic product decisions • Partner with executive leadership to align Total Experience priorities with company objectives, articulating trade-offs and securing resources for high-impact initiatives • Execute strategic planning cycles that balance innovation with technical debt, customer requests with platform scalability, and short-term wins with long-term vision • Champion customer-centricity by translating user research, feedback, and usage analytics into actionable product improvements that drive adoption and satisfaction • Establish product success metrics and performance indicators that demonstrate business impact and guide iterative improvement across the Total Experience portfolio REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Human-Computer Interaction, or related technical field • 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years leading front-end or user experience focused products in enterprise software • 2+ years of direct people management experience leading product managers or cross-functional product teams • Proven track record developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps that delivered measurable business outcomes in complex enterprise environments • Strong stakeholder management s