Appian Solution Architect - Director

PwC • Tampa, FL

1d • $155,000 - $410,000

About The Position

As an Appian Solution Architect - Director, you will shape Appian architecture and lead technical delivery of business process management solutions within PwC's Advisory practice. This client-facing role combines platform architecture, cloud and network design, and integration to help organizations digitize and improve business processes. You will use business process modeling to identify automation opportunities and guide implementation of low-code tools, considering secure connectivity and data flow.

You will set strategic direction for Appian-focused engagements and contribute to business development by identifying how process and platform capabilities can address client priorities. You will manage executive relationships and make decisions across multiple projects, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term technology choices. You will also mentor emerging leaders, encourage teams to explore different approaches, and draw on capabilities across the PwC Network. The role requires commercial judgment, integrity, inclusion, professional standards, and compliance with independence requirements.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 9 years of experience.
• Designing Appian BPM and low-code architectures for enterprise process automation and integration.
• Leading cloud infrastructure architecture across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Applying business process modeling and process mining to guide client transformation strategies.
• Directing technology implementations and program portfolios while mentoring technical leads.
• Developing executive relationships through strategic technology discussions and business development.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for study in at least one of these fields: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Design/Multimedia, Engineering, Operations/Supply Chain, or Project/Technology Management.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for Appian BPM solutions, translating client process goals into scalable low-code architectures and guiding decisions across multiple implementation engagements.
• Direct business process modeling and reengineering, using Celonis and SAP Signavio to identify opportunities for digitization, workflow improvement, and automation.
• Oversee Appian application design and enterprise integration, including secure data flows, cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and interoperability with existing platforms.
• Evaluate AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud options alongside network access, firewall, and virtualization requirements to shape deployment approaches.
• Guide technical teams through Scrum delivery, platform troubleshooting, network security tuning, and IT service management practices while coaching emerging solution architects.
• Assess where Pega, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation Anywhere, and UiPath capabilities complement Appian implementations, using rapid experimentation and AI-assisted tools to test approaches.
• Manage implementation portfolios, delivery risks, and change plans through Atlassian and Jira tools, coordinating training and knowledge transfer for client operations teams.
• Develop client relationships and business opportunities by presenting architecture tradeoffs, process performance findings, and technology roadmaps to executive stakeholders.
• Set strategic direction for Appian-focused engagements and manage executive relationships across multiple projects.
• Mentor emerging leaders and encourage teams to explore different approaches.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Personal and family sick leave
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director