Executive Assistant, Office of the CMO

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. About the Role CMO Calendar & Travel Support: Manage the CMO’s dynamic calendar while 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 executive 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 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. Benefits Appian provides generous benefits including 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. Salary Base Salary Range: $80,000 – $150,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employment Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appian Corporation