Simplify IA, LLC Project Lead - Intelligent Automation Remote · Full time

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Simplify IA is a leader in intelligent automation, AI, and digital transformation, combining cutting-edge technologies with expert consulting to help organizations streamline operations, elevate customer and employee experiences, and accelerate innovation

*This role requires hands-on experience with the Appian platform. Candidates without direct Appian development or delivery experience will not be considered. If you are unsure whether your background meets this requirement, please review the qualifications below before applying.*

About Simplify IA

At Simplify IA, we believe intelligent automation should be simple for organizations to deploy, allowing them to focus on their core business objectives instead of the complexities of implementation. We provide intelligent automation as a service for organizations who want to rapidly adopt AI-powered automation but may lack internal expertise or program maturity. Our vision is to bring resilient, enterprise-grade intelligent automation to companies of any size or industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of intelligent automation projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with client objectives
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resources across concurrent engagements
• Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities to expand automation value
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, developers, analysts, and client stakeholders to drive cohesive delivery
• Implement agile methodologies to accelerate delivery cadence and foster continuous improvement across project teams
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design sessions, and executive presentations that translate business needs into actionable project plans
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining quality standards and delivery commitments
• Document best practices, delivery frameworks, and lessons learned to contribute to ongoing methodology refinement

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive project management experience in technology implementations
• Appian Lead Developer Certification (L3) required
• Minimum 3 years leading automation or digital transformation projects from initiation through deployment
• Experience with Appian or similar BPM/low-code platforms required
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and integration patterns
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with confidence engaging executive audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to client sites as needed

Benefits

• Health and Wellness — 100% Company Paid
• Medical insurance — Anthem Platinum PPO
• Dental insurance — Guardian Dental PPO
• Vision insurance — Guardian Vision
• Short-term disability insurance — Principal Life
• Long-term disability insurance — Principal Life
• Group term life insurance and AD&D coverage — Principal Life
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) via Guideline
• Project related bonuses

Time Off

• 160 hours (20 days) of flexible paid time off annually
• 88 hours (11 days) of paid federal holidays annually

Additional Information

This is a full-time W2 employee role, open to U.S.-based candidates only. We do not accept 1099 contract arrangements or applications submitted through third-party recruiting agencies.