Enterprise Architecture Leader — Modernization & AI Strategy

Celonis; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

24 weeks parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Learning platform access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Celonis is seeking a senior Architect to design transformative solution architectures for prospects and customers. This high-impact role requires presenting to C-level executives and translating strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

You will lead architecture for large accounts, collaborate with Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops and Information Security, and drive enterprise modernization using Agentic AI and capability mapping.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in software/enterprise architecture or CTO/enterprise role.
• Translate strategy into technical plans for executives.
• Proven track record presenting complex concepts to C-level executives.
• Experience in Capability Mapping, Enterprise Modernization, Agentic AI.
• Cloud-native, SaaS, ERP (SAP S/4HANA/ECC), API ecosystems knowledge.
• Data architecture, integrations, and data-language development (SQL, Python).
• Bridge product/engineering with client teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and data/cloud strategy for top client accounts.
• Present to C-level executives and align objectives with Celonis tech strategy.
• Design innovative solutions using Agentic AI and modern tech.
• Bridge Celonis product/engineering with client teams for delivery.
• Assess regional IT landscape maturity of customers.
• Engage in pre- and post-sales with architecture and security teams.
• Mentor Celonis consulting teams and partners on implementation issues.
• Develop reusable assets for consulting projects.
• Create customer-facing position papers and thought leadership on architecture.
• Create technical designs and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presentation

Architectural leadership

Enterprise modernization

Agentic AI understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS / Azure / GCP certifications

TOGAF / Zachman certification

SAP S/4HANA / ECC

Salesforce / Dynamics CRM / ServiceNow

Security & API ecosystems

Job description

Celonis is seeking a senior Architect to design transformative solution architectures for prospects and customers. This high-impact role requires presenting to C-level executives and translating strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

You will lead architecture for large accounts, collaborate with Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops and Information Security, and drive enterprise modernization using Agentic AI and capability mapping.