Executive Assistant, Office of the CMO

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Appian's Marketing team is the strategic and creative engine driving our global brand and growth. We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and help drive strategic projects across the marketing organization.

This is a high-visibility, hybrid administrative and operational role for an ambitious professional who excels in strategy, project management, and organizational efficiency. In this role, you will build collaboration across and beyond the marketing organization to create and drive critical initiatives. For the right candidate, this position serves as an incredible jumping-off point to numerous career opportunities in marketing, sales, and other business functions.

T his role is based at our ​​headquartered in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

About the Role

• CMO Calendar & Travel Support: Manage the CMO's dynamic calendar while seamlessly coordinating domestic and international travel and timely expense reports.

• Team Calendaring: Provide scheduling support for the broader marketing leadership team.

• Planning Cycle Management: Act as an operational partner during corporate and marketing planning cycles, tracking deliverables and managing timelines.

• Internal Communications & Engagement: Drive alignment across the company by orchestrating regular exec updates, monthly department meetings and more.

• Operational Efficiency: Optimize day-to-day operations across the marketing organization by proactively anticipating the leadership team''s needs.

• Project Management: Partner with the CMO to drive key strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Marketing department from inception to execution.

• Strategic Liaison: Act as a key partner to the CMO, keeping them proactively informed of upcoming commitments and priorities while ensuring seamless, timely follow-ups.

• Confidentiality: Handle highly confidential information with the utmost discretion.

About You

• Relationship Builder: You excel at fostering collaboration and driving alignment across diverse teams and leadership levels.

• Operationally Driven: You are a self-starter with a "hustle" attitude who excels in strategy, program management, and operational excellence.

• Meticulously Organized: You have a sharp eye for detail, strong time-management skills, and a demonstrated ability to keep complex planning cycles and projects on track.

• Clear Communicator: You possess superb written and verbal skills, with a proven ability to synthesize inputs into high-impact executive communications.

• Composed Under Pressure: You have excellent judgment, maintain a high level of discretion, and work calmly in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a high-level executive assistant, marketing operations, or project management role, preferably supporting C-suite leadership in a fast-paced technology environment.

• Project & Time Management: A proactive problem-solver with a proven ability to balance competing priorities, track complex project timelines, and execute with flawless attention to detail.

• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Tech Savviness: Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, combined with an aptitude for quickly mastering new operational platforms, tools, and internal applications.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.

The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$80,000—$150,000 USD

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.
• 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. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. 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.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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