Senior Program Manager (Navy Logistics)

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. Appian is seeking a strategic and customer-focused Senior Program Manager to lead programs within the US Navy logistics domain. In this role, you’ll design and execute programs that deliver modernized logistics capabilities to the US Navy and that support onboarding, adoption, value realization, and renewal - ensuring mission-critical outcomes for government clients. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for customer advocacy and a proven track record of developing and executing successful customer-centric programs. The candidate should bring domain specific experience within DoD logistics.This individual will work cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, and support teams to create a seamless and impactful customer journey.

AS A SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, YOU WILL:

* Design, implement, and optimize a portfolio of customer success projects encompassing onboarding, adoption, value realization, and renewal. * Leads opportunity identification, solutioning and sales support activities, inclusive RFI/RFP responses, for both new opportunities and within existing programs or accounts. Works with senior government leadership to influence and negotiate program directions, requirements and associated contracts. * Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional programs from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet strategic objectives. * Develop and manage a strategic roadmap of customer success initiatives that align with overarching company goals and customer needs. * Serve as the voice of the customer, gathering and analyzing feedback to inform Appian’s product strategy. Deliver Navy logistics specific experience and expertise to inform the approach for modernization and to inform Appian’s product vision. * Drives innovation into program delivery, including the application of AI technologies to accelerate delivery, increase quality and enable the mission stakeholders. * Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to customer health scores, agile delivery metrics and program operations and financials. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure a cohesive and unified customer experience across all touchpoints. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. * Identify and mitigate risks to customer success, proactively developing and implementing strategies to address challenges. * Lead, mentor, and foster a high-performance culture among Customer Success team members.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 15+ years of experience in program management that manages

delivery of complex technology modernization initiatives within the Department of War or other relevant federal government agencies. Ideal candidates will have a PMP or PgMP certification and agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, etc.). * Proven ability to develop and execute complex programs and large-scale projects with measurable results and managing over 50 resources and over $13M in annual services revenue.

• Demonstrated experience in a developing and mentoring personnel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable

insights. * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will have experience and relationships with clients within the Navy logistics space. * Proficiency with Appian, other modern platform technologies (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, Palantir) and/or custom application development. * Experience leading technology modernization leverage agile methodologies and AI enabled code generation approaches.

• US Citizenship with an ability to hold a US government clearance.
• Willingness to travel to client locations, as required.

The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance. In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans. Base Salary Range

$150,000—$325,000 USD

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