Sr. Manager, Talent Advisor

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.

 

As the Senior Manager, Talent Advisor, you will hold a high-visibility global leadership role overseeing the Career Managers who support our technical consulting group of employees worldwide. You will architect scalable talent strategies, advance career frameworks, and partner with executive leadership across Customer Success and People teams to elevate global talent growth and retention. If you are an experienced talent leader ready to drive operational excellence and empower the next generation of consulting leadership, this opportunity at Appian is for you. 

You will be responsible for guiding the individual career trajectory, performance, and professional development of your team of Career Managers, you will ensure they employ modern technical consulting frameworks aligned with our values of Excellence and Intensity.  Furthermore, you will architect and scale global talent operations, performance feedback systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, while shaping world-class career experiences across all global regions. 

This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. 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.

You will:

• Lead and develop a global team of Career Managers, providing direct mentorship, establishing performance benchmarks, and driving operational excellence across worldwide career management operations.
• Architect and modernize comprehensive Technical Consulting Frameworks to accelerate consultant career pathways, technical skill acquisition, and engagement across global practices.
• Partner with Global Leaders across Customer Success and People teams to align talent development strategies with regional business objectives, long-term workforce planning and Appian talent strategy. 
• Oversee global performance management, including promotion calibration, structured feedback cycles, and talent assessment processes in collaboration with the Customer Success Leadership Team, HRBPs, Project Engagement Managers and Technical Advisors.
• Optimize talent operations and feedback tracking tools to enhance retention, career satisfaction, and team readiness across global consulting teams. 
• Champion company culture built on Intensity and Excellence, ensuring high-touch career guidance and leadership development standards across all regions.
• Build scalable career experiences and development frameworks that can be leveraged across multiple functions as Appian's talent strategy evolves.
• Identify opportunities to expand career management programs beyond Customer Success, developing solutions that support broader technical and business organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, Talent Management, or Career Counseling within a consulting or professional services environment.
• 3+ years of direct People Management experience leading HR, Talent, or Career Management professionals.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing Technical Consulting Frameworks and Performance Management programs for global technical workforces.
• Proven track record of strategic collaboration with Executive Leadership to drive global talent retention and workforce capabilities.
• Experience supporting Customer Success, Professional Services, Consulting, or other technical organizations is preferred.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to manage global talent processes, set strategic milestones, and maintain goal tracking across matrixed teams.
• Skilled at engaging senior leadership, navigating challenging conversations, and driving consensus during complex situations.
• An adaptable leader who thrives in fast-changing environments, leading with insightful questions to unlock practical solutions
•  Highly collaborative mindset focused on building strong partnerships across different teams. 

 

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$150,000—$275,000 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 AI automation for mission-critical work. 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 more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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