Principal Enterprise Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Define the comprehensive architecture, data, and cloud strategy for Celonis within the client's IT framework, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across global implementations.

• Establish architectural guidelines, policies, and standards. Lead or advise on Architecture Review Boards (ARB) to guarantee that Celonis remains a "Clean Core" extension of the client's ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

• Propel enterprise modernization by utilizing techniques such as capability mapping and architecting solutions with cutting-edge technologies (e.g., Agentic AI, Process Intelligence Graph).

• Design intricate data pipelines (OCPM) and integration patterns (ETL/ELT, API ecosystems) that unify disparate systems into a cohesive Digital Twin of the business.

• Present technical designs and value propositions with confidence to CIOs, CFOs, and CTOs, aligning their strategic objectives with Celonis' technical offerings.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to build the Celonis program roadmap.

• Address customer escalations by efficiently orchestrating internal teams in a timely manner.

• Internalize the client's strategy and objectives, driving Celonis delivery alignment to that strategy and assisting the client in addressing critical business challenges.

• Organize and facilitate customer advisory boards to tackle industry-specific issues and innovations, creating a structured feedback mechanism for continuous insights and improvements in products and services.

• Mobilize and lead a cross-disciplinary team of Applied AI engineers, Data Scientists, and Domain Experts. Ensure engagements are adequately staffed by leveraging global cross-functional resources from Celonis teams, such as Servicing, Product & Engineering.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the client's technical teams and Celonis Product/Engineering to influence the product roadmap and resolve significant technical challenges.

• Assist the client in establishing and scaling a Celonis Center of Excellence (CoE), providing mentorship to their internal architects and process leads.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or a CTO-level position at a leading software vendor.

• Expertise in frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

• Practical experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks).

• In-depth knowledge of SaaS ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, ServiceNow) and traditional on-premise architectures.

• Proven experience in Agentic AI, Machine Learning processes, and process mining methodologies.

• Strong foundation in cybersecurity practices, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and SOC2/ISO compliance in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficient in German.

• Preferred: Expertise in the Retail Industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Strategic Sponsorship: Collaboration with a Celonis Executive Sponsor to promote enterprise-wide adoption.

• Premier Engineering Access: Direct connection to Celonis "Feature Teams" for early access to new releases (Alpha/Beta programs).

• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy generous PTO, hybrid work options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and more. Interns and working students can explore your benefits here.

• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.

• Connect and Belong: Build community and find support through dedicated inclusion and belonging initiatives.

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Join a company guided by strong values: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.

• Collaborate Globally: Become part of a vibrant, international team of talented individuals.

• Empowered Environment: Share your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.