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 role involves acting 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 act as an executive sponsor in pre-sales and post-sales phases, presenting strategic visions to C-level executives and engaging with customer architecture and security teams. 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. A Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent in an Information Technology-related field is required, along with fluency in English; additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, or Italian are advantageous.
Celonis offers a range of benefits, including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and more. Employees have access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs. The company fosters a dynamic, international team environment and encourages contributions in an open culture with autonomous teams.
Celonis is a global leader in Process Intelligence technology, helping the world's largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Joining Celonis means being part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything they do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.