Lead Development Manager - Appian (Remote - Indiana)

Morley•UNAVAILABLE, Indiana

1d•Remote

About The Position

Lead Morley’s Appian center of excellence (COE) as the senior technical and people leader for Appian solution delivery. You’ll set the strategy for how Morley uses the Appian platform, guide architecture and development standards and help teams deliver scalable, secure applications that meet business needs. This role offers the flexibility of a remote position for Indiana residents, allowing you to make a real impact at scale by setting Appian standards and design patterns that improve delivery across multiple initiatives. You will lead and grow a team, mentor developers at all levels, and build a high-performing COE culture. You will own the platform direction, guiding architecture, governance, integrations, and platform optimization, while staying close to meaningful work by solving complex problems and advising leaders on technical decisions.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and deliver successful software outcomes in complex environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence decisions and align technical work to business goals.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and maintain quality across multiple initiatives.
Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field.
10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years as an applications development leader.
Deep technical experience with the Appian platform, including solution design, development, and established Appian design patterns.
Senior-level experience in software development, technical leadership, or solution architecture.
Strong background in software delivery methods and application architecture.
Experience with integration technologies including web services, FTP, and JMS.
Proven people leadership experience: managing teams, mentoring developers, and overseeing delivery across multiple projects.
Able to work Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern / 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central / 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain / 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific time.
Flexible to provide support after standard work hours or on weekends if needed.
Indiana resident.
High-speed internet access at home that you are able to connect to via Ethernet or landline.
Secluded and distraction-free work environment.

Responsibilities

Lead Appian strategy and solution architecture, setting the strategic use of the Appian platform across projects and initiatives.
Define and promote Appian design patterns, development standards, and technical best practices.
Guide architecture and design for new applications, integrations, and platform optimization.
Handle project scoping and delivery leadership, guiding project scoping, solution planning, and development execution to give teams clear direction, realistic estimates, and technically sound implementation plans.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to turn requirements into actionable delivery approaches.
Oversee multiple projects, keeping teams aligned to timelines, quality, and priorities.
Manage, mentor, and develop the team, providing technical leadership, coaching, feedback, and growth support to developers.
Help team members solve design, configuration, integration, and performance challenges.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Run COE oversight and governance, overseeing the Appian COE, including governance, reusable assets, and delivery frameworks.
Provide architectural review and consistent guidance across teams.
Strengthen disciplined development practices to improve quality and reduce risk.
Serve as a senior advisor and problem solver, advising leaders on Appian capabilities, delivery considerations, technical risks, and solution options.
Support complex troubleshooting by finding root causes and recommending sustainable fixes.
Act as a trusted escalation point for technical decisions and cross-functional coordination.
Lead integration and technical delivery standards, guiding integrations between Appian and external systems using web services, FTP, and JMS.
Ensure integrations are secure, reliable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Improve system interoperability, performance, and maintainability through strong architecture practices.
Support vendor management and platform operations, helping manage the relationship with Appian and coordinating external development resources as needed.
Support awareness and adoption of new platform releases and features.
Own production support and service management, leading IT service management support including incident, problem, change, and release management.
Coordinate support across Appian, external partners, and internal dependencies.
Partner on security, working with Morley’s cybersecurity officer to ensure the platform meets Morley and client security standards.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Associate wellness program with rewards for annual checkups
Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
401(k) with match
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
24/7 online access to doctors through Teladoc
24/7 nurse help desk
Patient advocacy with free 24/7 support for benefit questions and claims
Guidance for family, financial and estate planning (including wills)