Field CTO

Celonis • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

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?
The Role:
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.

Requirements

• 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 ServiceNow.
• ERP/Domain: Strong knowledge of at least one ERP SAP or Oracle or in alternative strong domain expertise in high regulated industries like Financial Services.
• Education: MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT-related field.

Nice To Haves

• Tech Stack: Celonis, OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines.
• Certifications: TOGAF/Zachmann , AWS/Azure/GCP , and ESB/ETL certifications (e.g., Mulesoft, Informatica).
• Industry Breadth: Experience across at least two domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) and two industries (e.g., Pharma, Banking, Aerospace)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees