Product Manager Intern
Appian
McLean, VA0–27 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 27 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsProduct managementStakeholder managementEmbedded systemsAgileLLMs
- Work
- On-site in McLean · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Product management84%Stakeholder management52%Operations41%Embedded systems4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work, automating complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Their platform is known for its unique reliability and scale, with over 25 years of experience in enterprise operations.
About the Role
As a Product Manager Intern, you will transition your technical background into real-world software delivery. You will act as an embedded product manager, collaborating with key stakeholders, defining acceptance criteria, and ensuring Enterprise-Grade Orchestration with every iteration. This internship is based at their headquarters in McLean, Virginia, and requires in-office presence 5 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Agile Backlog: Act as the embedded product owner for an engineering squad, prioritizing backlog, feature sizing, and sprint planning.
- Drive Collaborative Discovery: Share innovative ideas, analyze technical specifications, and gather feedback through design sessions, UX reviews, and usability mockups.
- Define Product Roadmaps: Partner with senior product leaders to structure enterprise software roadmaps, balancing strategic investments with feature delivery.
- Practice Stakeholder Negotiation: Apply data-driven negotiation skills to make optimal feature compromises, considering conflicting demands and developer constraints.
- Conduct Impact Analysis: Monitor post-launch usability metrics and track user success parameters.
- Participate in Passion Frameworks: Showcase problem-solving skills during Hackathons and drive prototypes using Engineering Indie Time.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: 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 internship.
- Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for a 10-week summer program.
- Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing strategic development and hands-on application of AI tools.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects.
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: Department-specific training, mentorship, and the First-Friend program.
- Growth Opportunities: Leadership program, Appian University training, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement.
- Community: Immersion into a community with 8 employee-led affinity groups.
Internship Details
- Duration: 10-week summer program.
- Location: Headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
- Compensation: $50.00 per hour ($8,666 per month).