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# Technical Delivery Manager (DoW) at Appian Corporation 

- **Company:** Appian Corporation 
- **Location:** Mclean, VA
- **Compensation:** $125k–$250k
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appian/jobs/8075487

## Job description

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.

Are you looking to combine your passion for technology with your penchant for strategic problem solving? Appian Customer success is obsessed with great customer outcomes. We deliver mission-critical business impact fast, and are directly responsible for partnering with our customers to bring their best ideas to life. Joining the Customer Success team will provide you with the support and growth you need to strengthen and evolve your skills within the consulting field.

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.  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. TDMs engage 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.  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. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. 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. While working in-person with customers is our main priority, we also believe the office environment enables more opportunities to celebrate wins, collaborate effectively, and build strong relationships across teams.

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
- 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:

- Proven background in support of DoD; ideally with Army, Navy, or USAF 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

## #LI-AG1

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 $125,000—$250,000 USD

Tools and Resources

- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led [affinity groups](https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/). These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

## 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. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit [appian.com](http://www.appian.com/). [Nasdaq: APPN]

Follow Appian: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian), [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@appian), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/)

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

[Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice](https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/)

## About Appian Corporation 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Appian provides an AI-powered process orchestration platform that automates complex workflows and builds low-code applications for large enterprises and governments.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: APPN)
- **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Founded**: 1999 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Founders**: Matt Calkins, Michael Beckley, Robert Kramer, Marc Wilson [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Enterprise software – low-code application platforms, business process automation, and AI orchestration.
- **Target customers**: B2B – large enterprises and government agencies across financial services, insurance, life sciences, public sector, and more [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview).
- **Mission / purpose**: “Help organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge.” [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian)

## Products & Services
- **[Appian Platform](https://appian.com/)**: Low-code development environment for building enterprise applications, automating workflows, and integrating systems. Includes drag-and‑drop design, pre‑built connectors, and a unified interface for process orchestration.
- **[Appian AI Copilot](https://appian.com/)**: AI assistant that generates code from natural‑language prompts, extracts data from documents, and orchestrates AI agents alongside human tasks.
- **[Appian Data Fabric](https://appian.com/)**: Unified data layer that connects disparate sources, enables real‑time access, and enforces security policies without moving data.
- **[Process Intelligence](https://appian.com/)**: Process mining and analytics to discover bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
- **[Case Management Studio](https://appian.com/)**: Specialized module for managing complex, case‑based work (e.g., claims, investigations, compliance).
- **Solutions for Government**: FedRAMP‑authorized, HIPAA‑compliant offerings for federal acquisition, procurement, and award management [appian.com](https://appian.com/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: $6.5 billion (as of mid‑2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Key Metric** (public): **Annual Revenue** – $726.9 million (latest fiscal year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Novak Biddle Venture Partners (led Series A); additional venture rounds before IPO [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 12% year‑over‑year to 1,891 employees [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
  - Named a **Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms** [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview)
  - Awarded **$2.036 billion in a lawsuit against Pegasystems**, reflecting the strength of its intellectual property [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview)
  - Operations in 26 countries with growing presence in India, Europe, and Australia [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform maturity**: 25+ years of process automation experience, deeply embedded in enterprise IT.
- **AI orchestration first**: Combines low‑code with AI agents, allowing customers to automate complex, cross‑system workflows without replacing existing infrastructure.
- **Compliance & security**: Holds FedRAMP, HIPAA, and other global certifications – a critical moat for government and regulated industries [appian.com](https://appian.com/).
- **Reliability**: 99.95% uptime SLA and a resilient, high‑availability architecture [appian.com](https://appian.com/).
- **Legal victory**: The $2 billion plus award against Pega reinforces Appian’s unique process‑automation IP and deters competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI‑first platform**: Embedding AI Copilot deeper into developer and end‑user workflows to increase automation and reduce manual coding.
- **Process orchestration**: Positioning as the “process layer” for enterprise AI, where agents, systems, and people are coordinated from a single interface.
- **Expansion in regulated verticals**: Deepening solutions for public sector, financial services, and life sciences with compliance accelerators.
- **Global hiring**: Increasing R&D and go‑to‑market headcount (159 active job postings, up 80% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of **Intensity** (ambition, ownership) and **Excellence** (high standards, prioritize quality). Employee‑led **Affinity Groups** support DEI [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/).
- **Awards**: Great Place to Work® Certified (2024‑2025), Comparably Best Perks & Benefits (2024), Best Work‑Life Balance (2024), Best Company for Career Growth (2025) [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian).
- **Benefits** [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian):
  - Fully covered health insurance, mental wellness support, on‑site gyms (major offices).
  - 12 weeks paid parental leave, adoption/fertility assistance.
  - 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tax‑advantaged commuter benefits.
  - Tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, Appian University for ongoing learning.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/office‑first with many global locations; some remote roles available (e.g., “Remote (Germany)” listed) [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/).
- **Engineering & career growth**: Strong emphasis on onboarding (“First Friend,” role‑specific academies) and clear career paths from specialist to VP level.

## Sources
1. [appian.com](https://appian.com/) – Company homepage, product overview, certifications, case studies
2. [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/) – Careers landing page, values, awards
3. [careers.appian.com/life-at-appian](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian) – Benefits and culture details
4. [appian.com/about/explore/overview](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview) – About page, history, leadership, news
5. [linkedin.com/company/appian](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian) – Company details, financials, headcount, open roles

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