Appian Project Manager

Coforge; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coforge is seeking a German-speaking Project Manager to lead delivery, enhancement, and support of enterprise Low-Code/No-Code initiatives across Europe. You will manage application development projects, stakeholder engagement, vendor relationships, and Agile delivery in complex environments.

Experience with Appian is highly desirable. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams across business and IT, driving digital transformation from initiation through production support, while

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT environments.
• Proven experience delivering application development and support projects.
• Experience managing Low-Code/No-Code platforms such as Appian and Pega.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Low-Code/No-Code application development projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource planning.
• Ensure successful implementation, deployment, and transition to support teams.
• Drive Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies as required.

Kenntnisse

German language

Appian

Project Management

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Hybrid delivery

Budget management

Stakeholder management

ITIL

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Appian

Pega

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Appian Project Manager (German Speaking) – Low-Code/No-Code Applications

Location Germany / Europe (Hybrid or Remote)

Experience 10+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced German-speaking Project Manager to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of enterprise Low-Code/No-Code application initiatives across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing application development and support projects, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and Agile delivery within complex enterprise environments.

Experience with Appian is highly desirable. The candidate should be comfortable managing cross-functional teams, interacting with business and technology stakeholders, and driving digital transformation programs from initiation through production support.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT environments.
• Proven experience delivering application development and support projects.
• Experience managing Low-Code/No-Code platforms such as:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Low-Code/No-Code application development projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource planning.
• Ensure successful implementation, deployment, and transition to support teams.
• Drive Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid project delivery methodologies as required.
• Monitor project health and provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement discussions, and steering committee meetings in German and English.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support executive communication and escalation management.
• Oversee application enhancement, maintenance, incident management, and release planning.
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, security, and quality standards.
• Manage SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Coordinate distributed teams across multiple geographical locations.
• Manage internal resources, external development partners, and third-party vendors.
• Support capacity planning, onboarding, performance tracking, and team development.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, invoices, and project financials.
• Ensure contractual obligations and compliance requirements are met.
• Appian (Preferred)
• Pega

Language Skills

• Fluent German (C1/C2 level)
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Required Skills

Project Management

• Agile/Scrum
• Hybrid Delivery Models
• Resource Planning & Allocation
• Budget & Financial Management

Technical Understanding

• Low-Code/No-Code Platforms
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Integration Management
• API-Based Architectures
• DevOps and Release Management

Leadership Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Leadership of multicultural and geographically distributed teams
• Hands-on or project delivery experience with Appian.
• Exposure to BPM, Workflow Automation, Case Management, and Process Mining solutions.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Transportation, Banking, Insurance, Public Sector, or Telecommunications.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management frameworks.
• Understanding of AI-enabled automation and workflow technologies.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-ACP
• Appian Project Delivery or Appian Associate Certification (preferred)