Certification Program Manager

Job Description

Appian is looking for a dynamic individual to build and lead the Appian Certification Program within our Education Services department under Customer Success. The Certification Program Manager is responsible for implementing the Appian credential strategy for Appian employees, partners and customers who develop applications on the Appian platform. This individual will increase stakeholder alignment, grow market awareness and brand recognition for the Appian credential program, implement new, innovative credentialing and badging strategies to address our evolving business requirements, increase growth trends in the number of active Appian credentials in the marketplace, and manage program policies and processes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Liaise with stakeholders to understand requirements; develop and implement regular stakeholder communications
• Develop, publish, communicate and maintain the exam development roadmap
• Develop, publish, communicate and maintain program policies and candidate agreements
• Manage formal program communications with candidates via email and Appian Community
• Drive event activities at user conferences and other Appian events
• Maintain an Appian Community presence to connect with candidates and promote the program
• Manage web presence for all credential programs
• Participate in building a Subject Matter Expert (SME) community of evangelists, assist in SME resource planning and recruitment for exam development
• Build exam guides and related marketing/training collateral to ensure program information and assets are updated on all websites and portals.
• Work with vendors to develop and deliver exams
• Track program metrics, reporting internally, including financials
• Work with Appian marketing organizations to promote value of Appian Certification into the marketplace in general, as well as customers and partners

Requirements

• 7+ years of technical training experience with at least 2+ years’ experience managing credential programs for a high-tech company
• Proven ability to develop impactful communications and marketing programs that drive brand awareness and candidate participation
• Solid understanding of credential and certification programs
• Strong problem solving skills, logical approach to planning and implementing projects and addressing roadblocks
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, be a team player, and manage change effectively
• Must be comfortable coordinating and working in global virtual teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, Educational Assessment, Instructional Design, or equivalent work experience

Special consideration given for:

• Experience using Microsoft Project or OmniPlan
• Experience with industry tools such as exam development, exam delivery, candidate management, etc.

About Us:

Appian is an infrastructure product - not a luxury product. Our customers rely on us for mission-critical business process and case management. There is inherent stability in working for a company providing an enterprise software solution that is solving some of the world’s toughest business problems today. It is Appian's unmatched speed, power, and ease that we are continually improving our internal use and feedback loop with our Product Managers. We are proud to have earned a position on The Washington Post’s “Top Workplaces” list for the last sixth consecutive years.

Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination .