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?

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.

• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives
  , aligning their long-term strategic goals with the Celonis technical vision.
• Strategic Architecture &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Lead the overarching data, cloud, and innovation strategy for our largest global accounts, utilizing methodologies like Capability Mapping to identify high-value opportunities.
• Innovation Leadership: Architect "first-of-a-kind" solutions using emergent technologies like Agentic AI to solve complex enterprise challenges.
• Sales & Business Impact: Partner with Sales and Value Engineering driving 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.

• Experience: 15 to 20 years of relevant experience, ideally having served as a CTO at a consulting firm, as Field CTO at a software vendor, or 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 demo.
• Technical Foundation: Excellent background in Data Architecture, API ecosystems, and cloud‑native SaaS solutions like Salesforce and Service Now.
• ERP/Domain: Strong knowledge of at least one ERP SAP or Oracle or alternative strong domain expertise in highly regulated industries like Financial Services.
• Education: MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT‑related field.

• Tech Stack: Celonis, OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines.
• Certifications: TOGAF/Zachmann, AWS/Azure/GCP, and ESB/ETL certifications (e.g., Mule Soft, 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.

• 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, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• 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 strong 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: Cont…