Chief of Staff

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.

About 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 over time
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role

Pay

The base salary range for this role in New York is $149,000—$176,000 USD, based on a full-time schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). The actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including applicant’s qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

Benefits

• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants
• Unrivaled Family Support: 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: Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform
• Holistic Well-being: 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
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision