Field CTO

Celonis
Munich, GermanyPosted 24 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>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?</p></div><p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The work you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Executive Advisory:</strong> Serve as a trusted advisor to <strong>C-level executives</strong>, aligning their long-term strategic goals with the Celonis technical vision.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Architecture Roadmap:</strong> Lead the overarching data, cloud, and innovation strategy for our largest global accounts, utilizing methodologies like <strong>Capability Mapping</strong> to identify high-value opportunities.</li> <li><strong>Innovation Leadership:</strong> Architect "first-of-a-kind" solutions using emergent technologies like <strong>Agentic AI</strong> to solve complex enterprise challenges.</li> <li><strong>Sales Business Impact:</strong> Partner with Sales and Value Engineering driving revenue through new customer acquisition and strategic up-selling.</li> <li><strong>Product Advocacy:</strong> Act as a critical feedback loop between our Product Engineering teams and the market, ensuring the voice of the customer shapes our future offerings.</li> <li><strong>Thought Leadership: </strong>Develop and deliver customer-facing position papers, assets, and presentations that establish our brand as a leader in architecture and innovation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The qualifications you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Communication:</strong> Proven track record of presenting complex technical visions to C-suite stakeholders in a way that emphasizes business value.</li> <li><strong>Modernization Expertise:</strong> Deep experience in <strong>Enterprise Modernization</strong>, <strong>EA Methodologies</strong>, and a robust understanding of <strong>Agentic AI</strong>.</li> <li><strong>ERP/Domain:</strong> Expertise in <strong>SAP S4/HANA transformations</strong> is essential</li> <li><strong>Technical Versatility:</strong> Ability to pivot from high-level architecture diagrams to hands-on demo.</li> <li><strong>Technical Foundation:</strong> Excellent background in Data Architecture, API ecosystems, and cloud-native SaaS solutions like Salesforce and ServiceNow. </li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT-related field.</li> <li><strong>Global Readiness: </strong>Fluency in German and English is required; proficiency in Spanish, French or Italian is a strong advantage.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional qualifications preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Certifications:</strong> TOGAF/Zachmann , AWS/Azure/GCP , and ESB/ETL certifications (e.g., Mulesoft, Informatica).</li> <li><strong>Industry Breadth:</strong> Experience across at least two domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) and two industries (e.g., Pharma, <strong>Banking</strong>, Aerospace)</li> </ul> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What Celonis Can Offer You:</strong></p> <ul cla ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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