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Lead the global strategy and execution of Appian's corporate real estate portfolio, capital projects, and workplace operations-shaping inspiring environments that fuel innovation and support our rapidly scaling AI-Powered Process Automation business.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Real Estate and Facilities team serves as a strategic partner to business units by aligning Appian's corporate physical footprint with enterprise growth goals in AI-Powered Process Automation. This team optimizes capital deployment and drives long-term portfolio value while designing, delivering, and operating inspiring, inclusive, and agile workspaces. You will champion corporate culture, enhance employee well-being, and empower a global workforce to innovate across multiple office locations worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Appian scales its AI-Powered Process Automation platform globally, we need a visionary facilities leader to transform our real estate strategy and workplace experience. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape the physical environments where groundbreaking enterprise technology is built-balancing growth, sustainability, and employee experience across a dynamic global footprint. You will drive meaningful impact by ensuring our spaces reflect our innovation-first culture while optimizing millions in capital investment

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead a comprehensive global real estate portfolio strategy that aligns facility investments with business growth objectives and optimizes total cost of ownership across multiple geographies
• Oversee multi-million dollar capital budget planning, forecasting, and project pipeline management for office expansions, renovations, and new site acquisitions
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate workplace strategy into actionable facility designs that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency
• Negotiate and manage complex vendor contracts, service agreements, and lease terms to maximize value and mitigate risk across the global portfolio
• Oversee facilities operations including physical security systems, building maintenance, space planning, and workplace services to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing environments
• Execute project management for construction, build-outs, and office reconfigurations by interpreting blueprints, coordinating contractors, and delivering on-time, on-budget results
• Drive workplace innovation initiatives that support hybrid work models, sustainability goals, and evolving employee needs in a fast-paced growth environment
• Establish metrics, reporting frameworks, and operational dashboards to measure facility performance, space utilization, and return on real estate investments
• Manage and develop a high-performing Facilities team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and workplace strategy
• Demonstrated expertise managing workplace strategy, space planning, and facility operations for technology or high-growth enterprises
• Capital budget management experience including forecasting, financial modeling, and multi-million dollar project portfolio oversight
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Google Suite, facilities management systems, and physical security platforms
• Exceptional project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-office global environments and Workplace or Facilities programs and teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or advanced degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other design and space planning software applications
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and execute strategic initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments