Technical Delivery Manager (State & Local Government)

Overview 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. Technical Delivery Managers (TDMs) are responsible for two of our most important company objectives: (1) ensure our customers achieve remarkable business results through technology engagements and (2) drive customer growth through technology expertise, trusted advice, relationships, and, most importantly, demonstrated results. Responsibilities TDMs manage and deliver innovative solutions built on the Appian platform for our customers, overseeing all aspects of agile delivery for Appian led engagements, including risk management and impediment removal. TDMs also team closely with front-line sales reps to drive growth in strategic accounts and integrated deals. Key activities include: Project management Account management Relationship building (both customers and partners) Financial management Opportunity qualification Problem identification Project/use case definition Demand generation Services positioning Account strategy All of these activities are performed in partnership with Appian Sales, Appian Partners, and other members of the Customer Success team, including Customer Success Managers (CSMs). This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 4 – 5 days per week to foster that culture, ensure we thrive through shared ideas and teamwork, and maximize opportunities to connect with the exceptional people across Appian. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you need: Experience managing a book of business using financial management tools and metrics Experience leading agile delivery teams and managing enterprise scale technology programs, including collaborating with architects and product designers to design and deliver compelling solutions for customers Experience understanding customer’s strategic goals, positioning technology to meet their goals, developing application roadmaps with customers, and building compelling business cases to understand investments Experience with one or more value selling methods and exceptional at creating compelling business benefits that can be used in proposals and delivery Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships (stakeholder, buyer, influencer) Intellectual curiosity, bias for action, ability to thrive in ambiguity, excellent communication skills Industry experience in one or more of the following industries: Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Manufacturing (preferred) Experience with software consulting (ideally in a ERP, CRM, BPM/Workflow, Data Integration Architecture or EAI) and/or applied knowledge of enterprise architecture, including data management (preferred) Proven background in support State & Local Government contracts 5+ years of experience in an agile delivery environment with at least 1 year of experience leading a team B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree Willingness to travel; 10% or less annually to support customer engagement 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. 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