Program Manager (Army)

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Appian, headquartered in McLean, VA, seeks a strategic Program Manager to architect and lead enterprise initiatives that elevate our Public Sector customer experience. You’ll partner across Sales, Product, Marketing, and Support to drive onboarding, adoption, value realization, and renewals for government clients.

You’ll manage large cross‑functional programs, report KPIs, and mentor a high‑performing Customer Success team while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of program management delivering complex technology modernization initiatives for federal government programs.
• PMP or PgMP certification and Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe).
• Experience managing large teams and multi‑million‑dollar engagements.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize customer success programs for the US Army, including onboarding, adoption, value realization, and renewal.
• Lead and manage large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives from initiation to completion, on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop and manage a strategic roadmap of customer success initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Serve as the voice of the customer, gathering feedback to inform program development and product enhancements.
• Establish, monitor, and report KPIs for customer success programs (e.g., health scores, NPS, churn, renewals).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to ensure a cohesive customer experience across all touchpoints.
• Mentor and foster a high‑performance Customer Success team.

Skills

Program management

Cross‑functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data‑driven decision making

Strategic roadmap planning

Customer success

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP certification

PgMP certification

Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe)

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Palantir

Appian

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. Appian is seeking a strategic, high-impact Program Manager to architect and lead key initiatives that elevate our Public Sector customer experience. In this role, you’ll design and execute enterprise-wide programs that accelerate onboarding, drive product adoption, unlock value realization, and secure renewals—ensuring mission-critical outcomes for our government clients.

The ideal candidate is a visionary customer advocate with a proven track record of scaling customer-centric initiatives in the B2B SaaS space. You will operate as the critical connective tissue between Sales, Product, Marketing, and Support. This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. While working in-person with customers is our top priority, we also believe that being in the office fosters the in-person collaboration that Appian was built on. It’s a key driver of our mission to be the best - enabling shared ideas, stronger teamwork, and more opportunities to connect and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week, unless on a customer site, to support this culture and help us continue to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize customer success programs for the US Army encompassing onboarding, adoption, value realization, and renewal.
• Lead and manage large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage a strategic roadmap of customer success initiatives that align with overarching company goals and customer needs.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, gathering and analyzing feedback to inform program development and product enhancements.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer success programs, including but not limited to customer health scores, Net Promoter Score (NPS), churn rates, and renewal rates.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional leaders to ensure a cohesive and unified customer experience across all touchpoints.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Identify and mitigate risks to customer success, proactively developing and implementing strategies to address challenges.
• Champion a customer‑centric culture throughout the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and foster a high‑performance culture among Customer Success team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in program management that manages delivery of complex technology modernization initiatives within the Army or other relevant federal government agencies.
• Ideal candidates will have a PMP or PgMP certification and agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex programs and large‑scale projects with measurable results and managing over 50 resources and over $13M in annual services revenue.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• The ideal candidate will have experience and relationships with clients within the Army.
• Proficiency with Appian, other modern platform technologies (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, Palantir) and/or custom application development.
• Experience leading technology modernization leverage agile methodologies and AI enabled code generation approaches.
• US Citizenship with an ability to hold a US government clearance.
• Willingness to travel to client locations, as required.

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

$150,000—$300,000 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. 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

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. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook

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