Program Manager
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Program Manager (Army)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional, PgMP, SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master
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.
Drive high-impact technology modernization and mission success across Army programs through AI-Powered Process Automation.
Location: McLean, VA | Work Model: On-site (5 days/week or on customer site)
About the Team
The Appian Public Sector team enables US Federal agencies to modernize mission-critical operations through Enterprise-Grade Orchestration. We combine industry-leading software capabilities with deep public sector expertise to deliver agile, high-value outcomes for government leaders. By accelerating software delivery and simplifying complex workflows, our team directly drives operational readiness and digital transformation across defense and civilian platforms.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Program Manager within Appian’s Public Sector practice, you will lead a $13M+ services portfolio supporting complex technology modernization for the U.S. Army. You will serve as a strategic partner to senior military leadership and oversee a multidisciplinary team of 50+ resources, driving program growth, account strategy, and solution delivery. If you are looking to combine customer advocacy with strategic execution to help government stakeholders solve their toughest operational challenges, this is your opportunity to shape the future of enterprise automation at Appian.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Portfolio Delivery: Design, implement, and optimize a portfolio of customer success projects across onboarding, adoption, value realization, and contract renewal.
- Drive Business & Sales Strategy: Lead opportunity identification, solutioning, and capture activities—including RFI/RFP responses—for new opportunities and existing Army accounts.
- Partner with Government Leadership: Engage, influence, and negotiate with senior government stakeholders on program direction, technical requirements, and contract strategies.
- Accelerate Delivery via AI: Drive innovation into program execution, incorporating AI-Powered Process Automation and AI-enabled code generation techniques to increase delivery velocity and solution quality.