AVP, US Public Sector PMO & Delivery Leader

Appian; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 200.000 - 375.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Appian in McLean, VA is seeking an Area Vice President to establish the PMO governance framework for its US Public Sector portfolio. You will shape delivery standards, governance practices, and portfolio management to deliver mission-critical outcomes across federal, state, and local customers.

You will partner with executive stakeholders across Customer Success, Sales, and Product to align capacity with growth, manage risk, and drive performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in program management, delivery leadership, or consulting within enterprise software or government contracting environments.
• PMO Leadership: Proven track record establishing and scaling Program Management Offices with comprehensive delivery governance frameworks and portfolio management.
• Public Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge of U.S. public sector contracting, compliance requirements, and procurement processes across federal, state, or local government agencies.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated expertise managing financial performance metrics including forecasting, utilization optimization, margin management, and resource allocation.
• Agile Delivery: Strong command of Agile delivery methodologies and their application in enterprise software implementation and government modernization programs.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align executive audiences.
• Risk Management: Expert-level capability in risk identification, issue resolution, and governance protocols.

Aufgaben

• Architect and operationalize the PMO governance framework, establishing delivery standards, operating rhythms, and portfolio management practices.
• Lead financial management and delivery performance optimization across the portfolio, driving forecasting accuracy, utilization targets, margin improvement, and resource allocation decisions.
• Partner with executive stakeholders across Customer Success, Sales, and Product to align delivery capacity with pipeline growth and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Execute risk and issue management protocols with early warning systems and resolution frameworks for mission-critical outcomes.
• Drive portfolio-level reporting and BI, delivering dashboards and insights for capacity planning, customer health, and expansion opportunities.
• Champion Agile delivery and continuous improvement, coaching teams and embedding quality standards to accelerate value delivery for government customers.

Kenntnisse

PMO Leadership

Public Sector Expertise

Financial Acumen

Agile Delivery

Executive Communication

Risk Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Appian in McLean, VA is seeking an Area Vice President to establish the PMO governance framework for its US Public Sector portfolio. You will shape delivery standards, governance practices, and portfolio management to deliver mission-critical outcomes across federal, state, and local customers.

You will partner with executive stakeholders across Customer Success, Sales, and Product to align capacity with growth, manage risk, and drive performance.