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.

Are you looking to combine your passion for technology with your penchant for strategic problem solving? Appian Customer Success is obsessed in achieving excellent customer outcomes. We deliver mission-critical business impact fast, and are expanding our Government Acquisition Management (GAM) initiatives to bring great ideas to life. Joining the Customer Success team, you will have direct impact in strategic expansion and strengthening your skills within the field.

Technical Delivery Managers (TDMs) are responsible for two of our most important company objectives: (1) ensuring our customers achieve remarkable business results through technology engagements and (2) driving customer growth through technology expertise, trusted advice, relationships, and, most importantly, demonstrated results. 

In this role, you will manage and deliver highly impactful and 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. You will work closely with front-line sales reps to drive growth in strategic accounts and integrated deals. In addition, engaging in all aspects of driving results and growth at strategic accounts, including: project management, account management, relationship building (both customers and partners), financial management, opportunity qualification, problem identification, project/use case definition, demand generation, services positioning, and account strategy. 

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Experience managing a book of business using financial management tools and metrics
• Experiencing 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 are 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)

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field/degree
• You have 5+ years of experience in an agile delivery environment with at least 1 year of experience leading a team
• You're well versed in the Federal buying cycle and understand contract vehicles, task orders, and know how to respond to RFP's
• You have prior experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications within the Federal space
• Willingness to travel; 10% or less annually to support customer engagement

Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include: 

• Training: During your first few weeks of joining Appian, not only will you go through comprehensive onboarding and Appian training, but you will also complete a CS specific bootcamp to prepare you for your first client project.
• Growth: Continuous learning opportunities are a key focus for our department. Whether it is companywide weekly knowledge shares, biweekly continuing education sessions led by fellow CS members, guild participation, or free online trainings, there is always somewhere to turn for technical and professional growth.
• Career: CS career planning concentrates on three main tracks - technical, focus, and business and it’s up to you to decide where your passions lie. Each employee will be matched with an advisor who will be your go to resource for all career questions and guidance. They can help with anything from questions about promotions to which track is right for you.  
• Culture: Appian’s customer success group is quickly expanding but the culture continues to make the department feel like a small community. Monthly social events are planned virtually and in the DC area while our First Year Experience (FYE) group concentrates on creating a smooth transition for all new employees entering the working force for the first time.

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