Senior Product Manager II - Identity & Access Management

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. Own the Identity and Access Management product roadmap and deliver enterprise-grade authentication features that secure every connection between Appian and the enterprise. ABOUT THE TEAM The IAM Product team is on a mission to secure every identity, authentication flow, and access point that connects Appian to the enterprise. This team operates with high autonomy and directly influences how global enterprises trust and deploy AI-Powered Process Automation at scale. Your work will define how millions of users authenticate securely across mission-critical workflows. THE OPPORTUNITY As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, identity security has become the frontline of platform trust. This role exists because Appian is scaling its authentication and authorization capabilities to meet zero trust demands from the world's most security-conscious organizations. You will shape how the platform handles federated identity, modern protocols, and seamless user experiences in highly regulated environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Lead the end-to-end IAM product roadmap, defining priorities that balance enterprise security requirements with developer and end-user experience • Partner with Engineering to evaluate, design, and enhance authentication and authorization capabilities including native authentication and support for SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and federated identity frameworks • Execute discovery and requirements gathering with enterprise customers to understand identity provider integrations, compliance needs, and zero trust adoption patterns • Architect product specifications and user stories that translate complex identity protocols into intuitive, scalable platform features • Drive cross-functional alignment with Security, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver authentication features that accelerate enterprise adoption • Analyze product performance metrics, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to continuously improve IAM capabilities and reduce friction in authentication flows REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field • 4+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing products that involve identity and access management • Deep experience with identity and access management, user authentication, or identity provider software in enterprise environments • Strong technical proficiency with authentication protocols including SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and federated identity architectures • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver secure, scalable authentication solutions PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and implementation strategies • Experience working with cloud identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, or Auth0 • Background in cybersecurity, compliance frameworks, or enterprise security product management • We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. This role is based at our Chennai office in DLF Downtown Chennai. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a ke