Lead Development Manager - Appian (Remote - Georgia)

Morley•UNAVAILABLE, Georgia

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 while leading enterprise-level delivery, allowing you to make a significant impact by setting Appian standards and design patterns, mentoring developers, and guiding the platform's direction. You will solve complex problems, advise leaders on technical decisions, and oversee the Appian COE, including governance, reusable assets, and delivery frameworks. Additionally, you will provide architectural review, strengthen disciplined development practices, and serve as a senior advisor for technical decisions and cross-functional coordination. You will also guide integrations between Appian and external systems, ensure secure and reliable integrations, and improve system interoperability. Support will be provided for vendor management, platform operations, and production support, including incident, problem, change, and release management. Collaboration with Morley’s cybersecurity officer is essential to ensure the platform meets security standards.

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
Georgia 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
Set 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
Guide 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 when needed, keeping teams aligned to timelines, quality and priorities
Manage, mentor and develop the team
Provide 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
Oversee 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
Advise 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
Guide 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
Help manage the relationship with Appian and coordinate external development resources as needed
Support awareness and adoption of new platform releases and features
Own production support and service management
Lead IT service management support including incident, problem, change and release management
Coordinate support across Appian, external partners and internal dependencies
Partner on security
Work 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)