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Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.\nWhat You'll do:\nGroundswell is looking for an experienced Director to provide integrated program management support for our delivery teams, drive implementation success, and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. Directors help scale our business by providing expert guidance on solution delivery and integrating cutting-edge Appian solutions into our clients' architecture, career management for our delivery teams, and sales support. They will mentor our delivery teams on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design and implement internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business. \nKey Responsibilities:\nGuide clients on implementation, agile delivery, integration, scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives as needed to drive program success \nCoordinate architects to work with client enterprise architecture teams to design and deliver solutions that fit their unique needs and ecosystems \nCoordinate implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies \nSupport pre-sales activities to close new business - scope/level of efforts, respond to proposals, prepare SOWs, advise on project approaches, and present methodologies \nEvaluate emerging or incumbent technologies for value and fit in client or back-office implementations \nCreate and document implementation best practices as well as knowledge base articles for internal enablement \nProvide thought leadership on process improvement and delivery practices \nSupport internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools \nCareer management, mentorship, training, and enablement of resources \n Required Qualifications \n5+ years of experience with Appian solutions \n10+ years of related IT experience \nBachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area \nStrong experience with Agile delivery \nExperience evaluating and resolving issues found during project implementation \nExperience with PaaS/SaaS configuration and support processes \nStrong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from internal and external partners; analytical and strategic foresight \nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team (team-building skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a “do whatever it takes attitude”)\n- This is a hybrid position (on-site McLean VA / remote) \nExperience Working In The Following Technologies Required: \nPaaS/SaaS or Low-Code Platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Salesforce, Appian, Pega, Outsystems, Bizagi) \nRDBMS (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) \nAuthentication (e.g. SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP) \nWeb services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g. RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion) \nCloud Computing/IaaS (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) \nDesired Qualifications: \nActive Appian Certification \nProgramming/Scripting (e.g. Java, C++/C#, Perl, Python) \nData management and data visualization/BI \nContent management (e.g. CMIS, Alfresco, OpenText) \nDevSecOps \nMachine Learning, Artificial Intelligence\nSkills:\nCertification:\nWhy You’ll Never Want to Leave:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans \nFlexible Spending Account \n4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) \nPaid Time Off \nTuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development\nFlexible work schedule\nOn-site gym and childcare option \nThe salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:\n$183,760.00 - $308,181.00NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.\nEqual Opportunity Employer. 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