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Appian Practice Director / Chief Architect

iShift.io, Vienna, Virginia, United States, 22182

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Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. This range is provided by iShift.io. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus, Commission, and Sign-on bonus We are seeking an

Appian Practice Director / Chief Architect

to lead and grow our Appian practice. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping the technical strategy, ensuring delivery excellence, and expanding our capabilities across the federal sector. The ideal candidate is a

seasoned Appian leader

who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team. This role will provide hands-on architectural oversight and delivery for mission-critical programs while driving innovation and practice maturity. Define & Execute on the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for iShift’s Appian practice. Build and mentor the team of Appian developers, architects, and consultants. Establish best practices, governance, and reusable frameworks. Client Delivery & Architecture Serve as

Chief Architect

for enterprise-level Appian implementations in federal agencies. Provide technical leadership, build and design solutions, and solution architecture for complex programs. Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and translate them into scalable Appian solutions. Business Development & Thought Leadership Support proposal development, solutioning, and client presentations. Build strong relationships with Appian and key federal stakeholders. Represent iShift as an Appian subject matter expert at industry events, conferences, and client briefings. Required Qualifications Proven Leader:

15+ years in IT with a strong foundation in software engineering and architecture, demonstrating the ability to drive complex, enterprise-level solutions. 10+ years

of experience within the

Appian ecosystem , delivering enterprise solutions and hands-on experience designing and delivering large-scale implementations. Proven leadership

experience building and managing Appian practices or large teams and set the direction for the Appian practice, define standards, and inspire a culture of excellence and innovation. Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset

with a desire to build and scale a high-performing practice from the ground up. Exceptional communication , presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills to build trusted relationships at the executive level. Expertise in Appian architecture, performance optimization, and integration patterns. Thrives on solving complex business challenges through technology and brings a

forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach. Federal Delivery Experience:

Familiarity with federal environments, compliance requirements, and working within mission-driven programs. U.S. Citizenship required (Federal project support). About iShift At

iShift , we simplify complexity. We're a fast-growing technology consulting firm helping federal agencies and enterprises solve their toughest challenges using low-code, AI, and cloud platforms. The work we do are interesting and far-reaching and provides employees a chance to work with others who are as smart, creative, accountable, and driven as you are. We want to create opportunities to drive hands-on impact both with our customers and throughout our company, which creates an environment where meaningful work is met with career growth and opportunity for all employees. Because here, you’ll do meaningful work alongside passionate, sharp, and down-to-earth people. You’ll lead a high-growth Appian practice, drive innovation for mission-critical programs, and shape the future of low-code in the federal space. We offer a

flat, collaborative culture , direct access to leadership, and the freedom to

experiment, fail fast, and grow faster . If you’re passionate about building something extraordinary and leaving a mark,

this is your stage . iShift offers benefits for full time positions and these benefits include medical, dental, and vision, HSA, 401K, STD, LTD, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, and tuition reimbursement. We offer 20 days PTO that accrue each year. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, and location. Seniority level

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