Principal, AI GTM Excellence Leader

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 is seeking a visionary Principal, AI GTM Excellence Leader reporting to the VP of Product Marketing, to transform and scale how our Product and Solution Marketing organization creates, delivers, and optimizes content. This highly visible role will act as a centralized Center of Excellence, leading the adoption of AI, scalable video, and innovative content strategies across the GTM organization. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will not only define the strategy, but also actively design, edit, and produce high-impact assets, including videos, animations, digital layouts, self-service content tools, and AI-enabled templates. The ideal candidate blends product marketing, content strategy, creative execution, AI fluency, and GTM operational scale. In this role, you will: Lead the integration of AI-driven workflows across the PMM organization to improve productivity and expand the variety and volume of content outputs. Pioneer new strategies and operating models to scale video production and other high-impact digital assets. Build and deploy AI-enabled self-service content tools and templates that empower marketing, sales, and field teams while maintaining brand and messaging guardrails. Monitor emerging AI, content, and creative technology trends, and guide Product Marketing and Content teams on how to adopt them effectively. Actively create, edit, and produce top-tier deliverables, including videos, motion graphics, animations, and sophisticated digital layouts. Ensure content supports the full buyer journey, from web and digital campaigns to sales progression and closed-won opportunities. Develop and manage a scalable global network of content architects and production leaders who can translate complex product portfolios into clear, compelling stories and assets. Ensure AI-generated, self-served, and custom-built content aligns with Appian’s brand voice, messaging, and strategic positioning. Guide teams on the most effective layouts, formats, and delivery mechanisms to maximize audience engagement and market impact. Serve as a hands-on mentor, strategic advisor, and centralized resource across the PMM organization. Partner closely with product, marketing, and sales leadership to align teams around a shared GTM framework. Turn high-level strategy into measurable market impact, demand generation, and sales engagement. Qualifications: 10–15+ years of senior-level experience in product marketing, content strategy, brand building, GTM leadership, or related roles. Demonstrated experience driving digital innovation, operational scale, and content transformation within a B2B or enterprise technology environment. Advanced, hands-on proficiency with creative technologies, including Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience with modern digital layout, UI, content production, or creative workflow platforms. Proven ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution across content creation, digital ecosystems, analytics, AI-driven workflows, and campaign execution. Experience building global messaging, content, or design systems that translate complex technical product portfolios into cohesive stories across multiple channels. Deep practical understanding of AI tools, generative workflows, and content automation platforms, with the ability to operationalize them for marketing teams. Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience aligning Product, Marketing, Sales, and GTM teams around a shared narrative and scalable content architecture. Strong eye for content layout, visual effectiveness, video production, and how B2B audiences consume content across different stages of the buyer journey. Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to break down silos, mentor teams, and set a high bar for creative and strategic execution. #LI-MB1 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] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. 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