Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
Are you a digital transformation leader ready to architect the AI-driven future of the Energy sector?
This is not a standard process optimization role. We are looking for a Lead Value Engineer to own customer success and drive high-stakes SaaS and AI adoption across top-tier O&G enterprise accounts. You will serve as the strategic bridge—translating complex business needs into technical strategy. As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives (COO, CFO, CTO), you will blend deep operational Oil & Gas DNA with elite management consulting and an AI-first mindset to realize maximum customer value.
This role is located in New York City (Hybrid) OR Greater Houston Area (Remote)
The work you’ll do:
- Value Selling & Realization: Map how the Celonis platform accelerates and underpins the customer’s enterprise AI strategy. Take end-to-end accountability for massive ROI targets. Craft board-level executive narratives and lead complex, multi-workstream value workshops.
- Stakeholder Management: Execute C-level orchestration, cultivating powerful executive sponsorship across the C-suite. Drive lasting adoption by co-owning enterprise-wide change management and building advanced CoE operating models for total self-sufficiency.
- Program Management: Steer and govern massive, cross-regional transformation programs. Implement highly advanced AI-driven account planning across a portfolio of workstreams. Build actionable frameworks that empower the customer to quantify processes at a global scale.
- Platform & AI Fluency: Operate as a master AI-fluent operator, leveraging advanced copilots for rapid technical outputs and seamlessly orchestrating Applied Value Engineers for complex architectural builds.
- Scale Value: Define the strategic expansion roadmap, positioning Celonis as the underlying intelligence layer for the enterprise. Guide product development by identifying next-generation industry use cases.
The qualifications you need:
- Experience: 7+ years of highly relevant experience, demonstrating ownership of multiple strategic workstreams and possessing a growing body of expert industry knowledge.
- AI & Technical & Fluency: Deep background in enterprise IT and SaaS (e.g., SAP). Master AI-fluent operator who uses AI to scale outputs and guides technical teams on complex solution design.
- Builder Mentality: Thrives in ambiguity, capable of setting the strategic direction for entire account teams. Deeply committed to living for customer value.
- Process Improvement & Value Realization: Master of value realization, setting the standard for business-critical proof points and advanced use cases.
- Strategic Program & Stakeholder Management: Expert at orchestrating massive enterprise programs and navigating portfolio complexities. Proven ability to mobilize C-suite sponsorship. Flawless English with exceptional executive presence.
- Domain & Industry: Expert knowledge in Finance/Supply Chain and deep expertise in Energy Sector dynamics. You stay continuously updated on business-critical use cases.
- Degree: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, comparable technical degree or a Business/Economics degree paired with a technical minor
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Learn More about Value Engineering at Celonis Here
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 is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI’s operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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Skills Required
- 10 years of experience in the Energy sector (Oil & Gas or Utilities)
- Experience in Management Consulting (Strategy & Operations Transformation)
- Proven track record in managing the full customer lifecycle and expanding accounts
- Good knowledge of Business Software/SaaS applications and Enterprise Asset Management systems
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related fields
Celonis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 24 weeks fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers from day one, extending to adoption and supported by programs like return‑to‑work, fertility benefits, childcare/eldercare resources, and abortion travel benefits. Feedback suggests this depth of family support stands out relative to typical tech offerings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — All full‑time employees are positioned as owners with RSU grants, plus annual refreshes and merit awards highlighted in employer materials and role postings. Feedback suggests broad equity access is a meaningful pillar of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. employees describe flexible or unlimited PTO with strong signals around vacation/paid time off, alongside extras like Impact Days. Feedback suggests time‑off flexibility contributes materially to perceived benefits strength.
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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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