Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Role:
The Chief of Staff to the SVP, Global Value Engineering is a trusted member of the Value Engineering leadership team. Responsible for directed work primarily triggered by direction from the SVP and leadership, as well as self-directed work, which includes inputs and priorities from the VE leadership team, this role will drive operational excellence and execution of strategic and vital projects in VE or for GTM. The CoS to the SVP will enable communication, collaboration, strategy execution, and special projects across the Value Engineering organization. They will serve as a sounding board for the SVP, executing high-impact projects and programs that are crucial to the success of the VE organization and Celonis as we scale.
The work you’ll do:
- Directly support the SVP in the definition and execution of the strategic roadmap
- Lead and execute on urgent and strategic key projects for the SVP and the broader organization
- Partner closely with SVP on Partnership and Customer initiatives
- Involved with all strategic initiatives that will support and impact the growth and trajectory of the global VE organization
- Partner as a sounding board for the SVP on new ideas and initiatives
- Support the SVP in the management of the VE Leadership governance, leading preparation and strategy for meetings, including: offsite cadence, content, action items, and execution follow-up
- Collaborate with the SVP, his direct reports and other key stakeholders on key initiatives, ongoing projects and meetings.
- Manage budget in partnership with FP&A
- Drive cross-functional processes, ensuring alignment to current processes and programs (with support from process owners)
- Support communication of key messaging with the organization, Celonis, and external interactions with senior leaders across the company
The qualifications you need:
- Understanding of Celonis’ strategy and ability to effectively navigate through the organization
- Strong business and commercial acumen and understands Finance as a strategic function in a global scale-up with public company readiness ambitions
- Deep project management experience with demonstrated success leading complex projects from inception to completion
- Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to deal with uncertainty, solve complex problems and build scalable processes
- Innovative and works consistently with abstract ideas or situations across multiple areas of the Finance division
- Proven ability to quickly learn new things while being comfortable working in a high-growth, constantly changing environment
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential financial material in a public company
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with stakeholders throughout the organization
- Experience interacting with the Board and C-Suite with ease and confidence
- Concise and effective written and verbal communication
- Comfortable working independently and delivering results autonomously when needed while also able to inspire collaborative solutions and achieve results through others
- Problem solver, analytical, and organized thinker
- Confident taking initiative and an aptitude for working well with a wide range of people
- “Calm under fire” demeanor
- Willingness to take on new challenges, which has led to opportunities for increased scope overtime
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.
What Celonis can offer you:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
- Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
- Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
- Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
- Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
- Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
- Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
- Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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Skills Required
- Understanding of Celonis strategy and ability to navigate the organization
- Strong business and commercial acumen with finance as a strategic function
- Deep project management experience leading complex projects end-to-end
- Prior consulting experience
- Ability to deal with uncertainty, solve complex problems, and build scalable processes
- Experience working with abstract ideas across Finance and strategic functions
- Proven ability to learn quickly and work in high-growth, changing environments
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential financial material in a public company
- Experience interacting with the Board and C-Suite
- Concise and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver results autonomously while driving collaboration
- Budget management experience in partnership with FP&A
What the Team is Saying
Celonis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials highlight fully paid parental leave of 24 weeks for main carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, along with broader family supports. Feedback suggests this is a signature strength and available from day one in many locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Full‑time employees are described as receiving RSU grants with refreshes and merit awards, plus a distinctive child‑focused equity “education kicker.” This broad access positions ownership as a central pillar of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible or unlimited PTO model, paid holidays, volunteer Impact Days, and occasional sabbaticals are emphasized. Materials also reference hybrid flexibility that supports time away when needed.
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What We Do
Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. # Approximately half of the top 200 companies of the Forbes Global 2000 are Celonis customers. # More than 30% of the Fortune Global 500, and more than 25% of the Fortune 500 are Celonis customers. # To date, Celonis customers have realized more than $8 billion in value, and identified more than $18 billion in value. Celonis has been recognized as: # Germany’s most valuable startup and one of the most valuable in New York City # One of the world’s 50 most valuable private companies # The first German decacorn and one of only 48 in the world # The second largest unicorn in Europe
Why Work With Us
Celonis is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling ourselves Celonauts, we are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. We tackle challenges together and celebrate our successes as a team in and out of the office. Together, we’re changing the world one process at a time. Care to join us?
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