Engineering Project Coordinator
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Job Description
Like working at the heart of an operation where you're "in the flow and in the know" and central to keeping things running and growing? Appian is seeking an Project Coordinator, reporting to the Executive Vice President of Engineering, who will be the information and activity hub for keeping the engineering team functioning. This includes helping us adapt to our growth by designing new processes and systems that keep friction out of the engineering department.
Succeeding in this position requires you to be a self-starter with great problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to keeping deadlines, and an ability to multitask. If you want a work environment where your ideas are welcome and contributions are recognized, this is the place for you!
This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. 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.
In this role, you will:
Provide executive support to the Executive Vice President of Engineering, the Engineering Department and other engineering leaders while maintaining confidentiality
Summarizing and synthesizing key decisions in writing and communicating them out to relevant stakeholders
Take the lead in organizing and running key departmental meetings and major events including rooms, calendar events, meeting agenda, AV coordination, etc
Support processes and tools for the Engineering department, and consistently look for opportunities to improve and streamline
Maintain key documents, calendars and systems that keep the engineering department running smoothly
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
2-5 years of related experience
Proficiency in computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Docs, Sheets; Google Hangout and Meet)
Strong organization skills
Experience as an Executive Assistant or Operations Specialist preferred