Field CTO

We’re Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes – and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Role

We are looking for a visionary and strategic Field CTO with a "learn‑it‑all" mindset to serve as a high‑impact technical advisor for our most strategic prospects and customers. In this role, you will act as a peer to client executives, translating complex business transformations into scalable technical strategies. You will drive innovation by championing Process Intelligence , Agentic AI and Enterprise Modernization , ensuring our technology aligns with the evolving needs of the global market.

The work you’ll do

• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑level executives, aligning their long‑term strategic goals with Celonis’ technical vision.
• Strategic Architecture & Roadmap: Lead the overarching data, cloud, and innovation strategy for our largest global accounts, utilizing methodologies such as Capability Mapping to identify high‑value opportunities.
• Innovation Leadership: Architect "first‑of‑a‑kind" solutions using emergent technologies to solve complex enterprise challenges.
• Sales & Business Impact: Partner with Sales and Value Engineering to drive revenue through new customer acquisition and strategic up‑selling.
• Product Advocacy: Act as a critical feedback loop between our Product & Engineering teams and the market, ensuring the voice of the customer shapes our future offerings.
• Thought Leadership: Develop and deliver customer‑facing position papers, assets and presentations that establish our brand as a leader in architecture and innovation.

The qualifications you need

• Experience: 15‑20 years of relevant experience, ideally with a background as a CTO at a consulting firm, as Field CTO at a software vendor or as Director/VP of Enterprise Architecture within a major corporation.
• Strategic Communication: Proven track record of presenting complex technical visions to C‑suite stakeholders in a way that emphasizes business value.
• Modernization Expertise: Deep experience in Enterprise Modernization , EA Methodologies and a robust understanding of Agentic AI .
• Technical Versatility: Ability to pivot from high‑level architecture diagrams to hands‑on demos.
• Technical Foundation: Excellent background in Data Architecture, API ecosystems and cloud‑native SaaS solutions such as Salesforce and ServiceNow.
• ERP/Domain: Strong knowledge of at least one ERP system (SAP or Oracle) or extensive domain expertise in highly regulated industries such as Financial Services.
• Education: MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT‑related field.

Preferred

• Tech Stack: Celonis, OCPM and Case‑Centric Data Pipelines.
• Certifications: TOGAF/Zachmann, AWS/Azure/GCP and ESB/ETL certifications (e.g., Mulesoft, Informatica).
• Industry Breadth: Experience across at least two domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) and two industries (e.g., Pharma, Banking, Aerospace).

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What Celonis Can Offer You

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award‑winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave and dedicated volunteer days.
• Prioritize Your Well‑being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling and well‑being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry‑leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system‑agnostic and unbiased, providing everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We encourage people with disabilities, veteran status and all different backgrounds to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. As set forth in Celonis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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