Enterprise Architect Director
The Enterprise Architect Director at Celonis is a senior leadership role responsible for growing and leading a team of Enterprise Architects. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, people management experience, and executive presence. The director will act as an executive sponsor, confidently presenting to customer C-level executives and helping the team translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans.
Key responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, and managing a team of Enterprise Architects who define the overall architecture, data, and cloud strategy for Celonis's largest client accounts. The director will engage with customer architecture and security teams during pre-sales and post-sales phases, presenting strategic visions to C-level executives. Additionally, the role involves guiding the team to design architectures that drive enterprise modernization, leveraging capability mapping, and exploring innovative solutions using emergent technologies like Agentic AI.
The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of relevant experience, including a proven track record of managing Enterprise Architects or technical teams at a top consulting firm or software vendor. They should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of navigating complex negotiations and presenting to C-level executives. A strong background in data architecture, system integrations, data operations, automation capabilities, and proficiency in data-related languages such as SQL and Python is essential. Fluency in English is required; an additional language such as Spanish, French, German, or Italian is a strong advantage.
Celonis offers a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding work environment. Employees benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities. The company provides generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Celonis is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued.