Chief of Staff - Engineering

Celonis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Celonis seeks a Chief of Staff for the Engineering department to work closely with the SVP of Engineering in Bangalore. You will drive cadence, strategic alignment, and cross-functional execution across product and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in engineering program management, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering large-scale initiatives in fast-paced environments. This role offers growth within a global tech leader.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering program management, technical operations, or software engineering management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to translate technical details for executives.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to SVP of Engineering, driving cadence and alignment across technical teams.
• Define departmental goals, track OKRs/KPIs, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Run engineering leadership meetings, set agendas, and ensure cross-functional follow-ups.
• Oversee high-priority, cross-functional initiatives and remove blockers.
• Draft internal updates, memos, and board decks as trusted communications conduit.

Skills

Engineering program management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

PM tools

Job description

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.

The Team

Our team is responsible for improving and supporting our major on-premise Process Mining application and providing a smooth migration and transition path to our Celonis Platform SaaS solution.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Chief of Staff for our Engineering department and to be based in Bangalore reporting to the Senior Vice president of the function

The work you'll do

• Chief of Staff for Engineering acts as a strategic partner to the Senior Executive of Engineering, driving operational cadence, cross-functional execution, and strategic alignment across technical teams

• Strategic Planning: Partner with engineering leadership to define departmental goals, track OKRs/KPIs, and allocate resources efficiently.

• Operational Cadence: Run engineering leadership meetings, set agendas, track follow-ups, and streamline communication between product, engineering, and other business units

• Program & Project Management: Oversee high-priority, cross-functional technical initiatives, helping to remove blockers and bridge gaps between teams.

• Communication & Change Management: Act as a trusted proxy and communications conduit for the SVP of Engineering, drafting internal updates, memos, and board decks

• This is your unique opportunity to:

  • Experience top level interactions at Celonis customers, partners and other external stakeholders of Celonis.
  • Learn how a software company is managed both in daily business as well as strategically planning Celonis' future
  • Contribute significantly to Celonis growth trajectory in the upcoming years
  • Gain and grow entrepreneurial competence
  • Take ownership and grow your leadership skills

The qualifications you need

• Experience: 5+ years in engineering program management, technical operations, management consulting, or software engineering management.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate technical details for executive stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including empathy and tact.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and process improvements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability and motivation to quickly understand and assess various requirements and solve unique problems across business domains
• Analytical rigor
• Strong entrepreneurial traits and passion for execution

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.

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 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.

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