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Appian Solution Architect - Director

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Compensation
$155–410K/yr
Location
Richmond, VAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Appian Solution Architect Director shapes Appian architecture and leads technical delivery of business process management solutions in PwC’s Advisory practice. The role sets strategic direction for Appian engagements, manages executive relationships and multiple projects, and contributes to business development. It connects platform architecture, cloud and network design, integration, and process modeling to help clients digitize and improve business processes while mentoring emerging leaders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Appian BPM Architecture, nice to haveLow-Code Architecture, nice to haveCloud Infrastructure Architecture, nice to haveBusiness Process Modeling, nice to haveProcess Mining, nice to haveTechnology Implementation, nice to havePortfolio Management, nice to haveTechnical Mentoring, nice to haveExecutive Relationship Development, nice to haveBusiness Development, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required9+ Years Experience, requiredAccounting or Related, nice to haveAnalytics/Data Science or Related, nice to haveArtificial Intelligence/Robotics or Related, nice to haveBusiness Administration/Management or Related, nice to haveComputer Science/Information Systems or Related, nice to haveDesign/Multimedia or Related, nice to haveEngineering or Related, nice to haveOperations/Supply Chain or Related, nice to haveProject/Technology Management or Related, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The Opportunity

As a Appian Solution Architect - Director, you will shape Appian architecture and lead technical delivery of business process management solutions within our Advisory practice. This client-facing role brings together platform architecture, cloud and network design, and integration to help organizations digitize and improve business processes. You will use business process modeling to identify opportunities for automation and guide the implementation of low-code tools, while considering secure connectivity and data flow. The work offers a chance to connect technology decisions with the way clients operate and grow.

As a Director, you will set the strategic direction for Appian-focused engagements and contribute to business development by identifying where process and platform capabilities can address client priorities. You will manage executive relationships and make decisions across multiple projects, weighing immediate delivery needs against longer-term technology choices. You will also mentor emerging leaders, encourage teams to explore different approaches, and draw on capabilities across the PwC Network. In this role, commercial judgment goes hand in hand with integrity, inclusion, professional standards, and independence requirements, helping create an environment where people and technology can work well together.

Responsibilities

  • Setting the technical direction for Appian BPM solutions, translating client process goals into scalable low-code architectures and guiding decisions across multiple implementation engagements

  • Directing business process modeling and reengineering, using Celonis and SAP Signavio to identify opportunities for digitization, workflow improvement, and automation

  • Overseeing Appian application design and enterprise integration, including secure data flows, cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and interoperability with existing platforms

  • Evaluating AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud options alongside network access, firewall, and virtualization requirements to shape deployment approaches

  • Guiding technical teams through Scrum delivery, platform troubleshooting, network security tuning, and IT service management practices while coaching emerging solution architects

  • Assessing where Pega, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation Anywhere, and UiPath capabilities complement Appian implementations, using rapid experimentation and AI-assisted tools to test approaches

  • Managing implementation portfolios, delivery risks, and change plans through Atlassian and Jira tools, coordinating training and knowledge transfer for client operations teams

  • Developing client relationships and business opportunities by presenting architecture tradeoffs, process performance findings, and technology roadmaps to executive stakeholders

What You Must Have

  • At least a Bachelor's degree

  • At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

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

  • 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

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

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How this job compares

Set against the 8,738 open Solutions Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$155–410K/yr
  • Virginia median$141–221K/yr446 salary ranges
  • US median$139–245K/yr7,809 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $283K, is 56% above the Virginia median midpoint ($181K) — in the top quarter of Solutions Architect salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 498 open Solutions Architect jobs in Virginia and 8,738 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience; Solutions Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (7,688 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,912 of the 8,738 open Solutions Architect jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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