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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Solutions Consulting Readiness - **Company:** Appian - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Information Systems, Automation of Marketing, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Appian, Information Technology, Servicenow - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88185065/1 ## About the Role * Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a closely related field of study. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree). * Experience: 7+ years of successful corporate experience in solutions consulting, pre-sales engineering, or technical architecture within the enterprise software industry. * Leadership: 3+ years of direct experience selecting, developing, and leading technical individual contributors or pre-sales engineering teams. * Commercial Metrics: Documented success operating under a formal sales incentive plan tied directly to individual or team revenue, bookings, or unit sales results. * Technical Fluency: Expert proficiency in designing system integration plans, modern enterprise architecture patterns, complex product demonstrations, and high-stakes technical win strategies. * Mobility: Ability to travel to customer locations and field events as required by the assigned market, up to 70% travel., * Prior experience managing technical pre-sales teams within a high-growth SaaS, PaaS, or cloud-native platform environment. * Deep understanding of Business Process Management (BPM), workflow automation, case management, or AI-enabled automation platforms. * We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. #SaaS #SolutionsConsulting #PreSalesEngineering #SalesLeadership #EnterpriseSoftware #LI-MB1 ## Description Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Manager, Solutions Consulting Readiness Lead and develop an elite team of pre-sales engineers to architect sophisticated solutions, deliver high-impact technical demonstrations, and drive revenue velocity for Appian's enterprise market., * Lead and Develop Talent: Manage, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team of 3-6 pre-sales engineering professionals, ensuring operational excellence, continuous professional development, and complete adoption of SC 2.0 behaviors. * Orchestrate Technical Sales: Oversee the scoping, design, and execution of tailored technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, and structured proof-of-concept (POC/POV) frameworks for strategic enterprise accounts. * Partner with Sales Leadership: Partner closely with Account Executives and Sales Directors on opportunity qualification, account planning, territory strategy, and shared accountability for booking outcomes. * Architect Integration Strategies: Architect detailed customer installation models, system integration plans, and product feasibility analyses to accelerate complex, long-cycle enterprise sales efforts. * Influence Product Direction: Partner cross-functionally with Product Management and Product Marketing teams to translate field patterns and technical customer feedback into future platform capabilities. * Evangelize the Platform: Serve as the primary technical liaison and trusted advisor on complex, multi-stakeholder projects with key enterprise clients, representing Appian at executive briefings, conferences, and seminars. ## Related Videos - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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