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. Partner Operations Manager – Global Alliances & Channels This is an individual contributing role to help lead and drive operational excellence and accelerate global partner growth by optimizing our ecosystem's lifecycle for our premier AI-Powered Process Automation platform. Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: On-site About the Team The Global Alliances and Channels team at Appian is a fast-paced, dynamic organization that plays an integral role in driving Appian's growth globally. We are passionate about driving digital transformation by bringing Appian solutions that provide the speed, agility, and efficiency needed for enterprises to compete and grow. Our team is dedicated to supporting an extraordinary global network, ensuring our partners are fully equipped to deliver Enterprise-Grade Orchestration at scale. The Opportunity At Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards, approach challenges with ambition, and hold ourselves accountable to achieve the best results. As a Partner Operations Lead, you will oversee local team members in Chennai while also delivering high-value operational support, executive administrative assistance, and improvements to support our global alliances experience. What You’ll Do Own the deal registration lifecycle for global partners, including deal eligibility validation, status monitoring, and escalation to ensure timely approvals, accurate CRM attribution, and program compliance. Act as the primary conduit between partner deal submitters, the alliance team, and field sales