Principal Client Value Partner

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 Principal Client Value Partner is the strategic and technical "North Star" for one of our largest enterprise accounts. You are a unique hybrid: a technical heavyweight who understands near real-time data pipelines, GenAI architecture and the enterprise systems stack (SAP, DataBricks, etc.), as well as a strategic advisor who can translate those concepts into measurable business value for the C-suite. As the Single Threaded Lead for this account, you will orchestrate internal teams, guide the customer's technical strategy, and ensure the Celonis platform serves as the secure, intelligent core of their business transformation. Key Responsibilities Executive Advisory: Act as the trusted advisor to CIOs and CFOs. You translate complex technical designs into strategic business outcomes and ROI. Data Architecture Strategy: Advise on high-performance, near real-time data ingestion strategies (e.g., streaming APIs, Kafka, micro-batching) to ensure the Celonis platform has the right data at the right time. Enterprise AI & Governance: Architect secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions. You will champion the use of the Celonis Process Knowledge Graph to ground AI (via RAG) and ensure strict data governance, sanitization, and security. Engagement Leadership: Mobilize and direct a multidisciplinary team of Applied AI engineers and Data Scientists. You act as the bridge between the customer and Celonis Product/Engineering to clear complex technical blockers. What You Bring Experience: Principal-level experience in a client-facing, technical role (e.g., Solutions Architecture, Field CTO, Technical Account Management or technically-savvy Engagement or Client Success roles). Data Integration: Strong conceptual and architectural understanding of modern data pipelines, including standard batch loads vs. near real-time streaming (Kafka, APIs). AI Architecture: Solid grasp of how to securely deploy Generative AI in the enterprise. You understand concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), private model hosting (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock), and data masking. Enterprise Architecture: Conceptual understanding of the modern enterprise stack (some previous hands-on experience with SAP could come handy) Executive Presence: Exceptional ability to untangle complex technical challenges and present clear, actionable roadmaps to non-technical executives. Language: Strong proficiency in German is required. Preferred: Deep domain expertise in the Retail industry. MaxSuccess Exclusive Benefits & Impact Strategic Sponsorship: Partnership with a Celonis Executive Sponsor to drive enterprise-wide adoption. Premier Engineering Access: Direct line to Celonis "Feature Teams" for early access to new releases (Alpha/Beta programs). Enterprise Scaling: Accountability for the long-term success of some of the world’s largest business transformation projects. What Celonis Can Offer You: Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business. 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 . Interns and working students explore your benefits here . 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. Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future. Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals. Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams. About Us: Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video . Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen. 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