Lead Partner Operations Specialist Global Alliances & Channels

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.

• 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 representatives to facilitate seamless communication, approvals, and conversion to Stage 2 qualification.
• Optimize the partner experience by reviewing existing registration processes to systematically identify bottlenecks, reduce errors, and drive operational efficiency.
• Transform data into actionable insights by generating and analyzing deal registration reports to identify emerging trends and partner performance gaps.
• Provide ad-hoc operational support for global partner initiatives, such as new partner onboarding and long-tail enablement and support.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the local team by setting priorities, mentoring staff, handling escalations, and ensuring deliverable completion.
• Assist Global Alliances leadership with administrative activities, such as expense reports and calendar logistics.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in channel operations, sales operations, or deal desk support, with at least 1+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior coordinator role.
• Demonstrated experience navigating, updating, and maintaining enterprise CRM systems, with a strong proficiency in Salesforce.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with a proven ability to interact professionally with diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and Critical Thinking, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced environment across different time zones.

• Prior experience working within a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) or enterprise software environment.
• Knowledge of channel programs, structures, and partner portal management.
• Proficiency with enterprise expense and travel platforms (e.g., Concur) and reporting tools.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration

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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. Weve 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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