Software And Applications Manager(Agile, Appian, Oil & Gas/Insurance, Scrum, Waterfall)

Key Responsibilities Design scalable and secure Appian application architectures aligned with business and technical objectives. Lead the end-to-end delivery of Appian solutions, from requirements analysis through deployment and post-production support. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical solution designs. Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle. Establish development standards, coding best practices, and governance for Appian implementations. Oversee application performance optimization, code quality, and platform scalability. Manage technical risks, resolve complex design challenges, and ensure successful project delivery. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Appian applications with enterprise systems and third-party services. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, solution reviews, and release management activities. Support pre-sales initiatives by contributing to solution proposals, technical presentations, effort estimations, and solution demonstrations. Mentor developers, architects, and technical leads while promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Contribute to innovation initiatives by identifying reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices within the Appian ecosystem. Ensure solutions comply with organizational architecture standards, security guidelines, and quality processes. Requirements 10+ years of experience in software development and Business Process Management (BPM), including significant experience with the Appian platform. Hands-on experience in solution architecture and leading enterprise-scale Appian implementations. Preferred domain experience in Insurance or Oil & Gas or Banking Strong expertise in Appian application development, process modeling, data modeling, interface design, and system integrations. Experience working with cloud-based and on-premises application environments. Strong understanding of software architecture principles, application lifecycle management, and performance optimization. Hands-on experience integrating Appian with enterprise databases, APIs, and external applications. Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall software delivery methodologies. Experience with version control systems and DevOps practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with experience working directly with business and executive teams. Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving successful project delivery. Appian certifications such as Lead Designer, Senior Developer, or equivalent are highly preferred. Scrum certification or Agile-related certifications will be an added advantage.