Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Our Business Technology group is looking for a Director, Enterprise Data who will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization effectively leverages data as a strategic asset. You will be responsible for data strategy and governance; data architecture and management; data analytics and insights; vendor and technology management; and data security and compliance across the enterprise. This is a leadership role where you will have management responsibilities and direct reports. We expect a qualified candidate to possess a deep understanding of data management practices, a strong grasp of emerging technologies, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to drive data-driven decision-making.

You would play a critical role in driving our organization's data-driven decision-making capabilities and fostering a data-focused culture. If you have a passion for data, are ready to wear multiple hats, and a desire to lead in a dynamic environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on Appian’s success.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives, establishing and enforcing data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor data quality, accuracy, and security to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including data models, data dictionaries.
• Oversee data integration, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions, as well as manage data storage, access, and retrieval methods to optimize data availability and performance.
• Collaborate with business units to identify data-driven opportunities for process improvement and innovation, developing and maintaining reporting and visualization tools to support their decision-making with clean, structured data.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the success and impact of data initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and select data-related vendors, tools, and technologies to meet business needs, manage relationships with data providers, and negotiate contracts for data services.
• Ensure data privacy and security through the implementation of data access controls and encryption, staying current with data-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, including data engineers, data analysts, and data scientists, while fostering a culture of growth and data-driven decision-making.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years in a leadership role with proven experience in data management, data governance, and data architecture.
• Strong knowledge of data management technologies, including databases, data lakes, and ETL tools.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements related to data, such as GDPR or HIPAA.
• Leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

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