Technical Program Manager
Appian · Chennai, India · Engineering
About this role
Appian is hiring a mid-level Technical Program Manager in the software engineering function based in Chennai, India. The posting calls out experience with Cloud Computing.
- Role
- Technical Program Manager
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Department
- Engineering
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Job description
from Appian careersHere 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.
You will own end-to-end delivery for complex, cross-org modernization programs. You will create clarity from ambiguity, define operating mechanisms, drive dependency management, and ensure high-quality execution across Platform Engineering and Low Code Foundations.
Required Experience & Skills
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8–12+ years technical program management in engineering organizations
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Experience driving large, cross-team technical programs with measurable outcomes
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Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to influence without authority
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Demonstrated rigor in planning, risk management, and execution mechanisms
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Comfort partnering with senior engineering leaders and principal engineers
Preferred Experience & Skills
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Experience with platform modernization (cloud-native, performance, reliability, migrations)
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Experience with AI-enabled programs or AI-first SDLC adoption
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Background in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical product delivery
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.