Senior Product Manager II - Identity & Access Management
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 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.