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Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence and Process Mining technology, is seeking a visionary Field CTO to serve as a high-impact technical advisor for strategic prospects and customers. This role positions you as a peer to C-level executives, translating complex business transformations into scalable technical strategies.
You will drive innovation by championing Process Intelligence, Agentic AI, and Enterprise Modernization, ensuring Celonis technology aligns with evolving market needs. Your responsibilities include:
• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, aligning their long-term strategic goals with Celonis' technical vision and roadmap.
• Strategic Architecture & Roadmap: Lead data, cloud, and innovation strategy for the company's largest global accounts using methodologies like Capability Mapping to identify high-value opportunities.
• Innovation Leadership: Architect first-of-a-kind solutions using emergent technologies, particularly Agentic AI, to solve complex enterprise challenges.
• Sales & Business Impact: Partner with Sales and Value Engineering teams to drive revenue through new customer acquisition and strategic upselling.
• Product Advocacy: Act as a critical feedback loop between Product & Engineering teams and the market, ensuring customer voice shapes future offerings.
• Thought Leadership: Develop and deliver customer-facing position papers, assets, and presentations establishing Celonis as a leader in architecture and innovation.
Required qualifications include 15–20 years of relevant experience, ideally as a CTO/CIO at a major corporation or Field CTO at a major software vendor. You must demonstrate proven ability to present complex technical visions to C-suite stakeholders with emphasis on business value. Deep expertise in Enterprise Modernization, EA Methodologies, and Agentic AI is essential. You should be technically versatile—comfortable moving from high-level architecture diagrams to hands-on demos. Strong background in Data Architecture, API ecosystems, and cloud-native SaaS solutions (Salesforce, ServiceNow) is required. An MSc in Computer Science or equivalent IT field is expected. Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German, Spanish, French, or Italian is a strong advantage.
