Executive Enterprise Architect – AI & Modernization Strategy

Celonis; Milano; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celonis seeks a curious Architect to design transformative solution architectures for prospects and customers. You will define the overall architecture, data, and cloud strategy for large accounts, and confidently present to C-level executives to translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

You will collaborate with Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops, and Information Security to unlock blockers and drive modernization, leveraging capability mapping and

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in architecture roles.
• Proven ability to connect technical solutions to business value and customer objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to C-level executives.
• Experience in Capability Mapping, Enterprise Modernization, and Agentic AI.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, SaaS, ERP (SAP S/4HANA/ECC), Salesforce, Dynamics CRM or ServiceNow, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong Data Architecture and Integrations experience; programming in data-related languages.
• Ability to explain architecture diagrams and demonstrate a working demo.
• MSc in Computer Science or equivalent IT field.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Italian, Spanish, German, French) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, data, and cloud strategy for large client accounts.
• Present to C-level executives, aligning objectives with Celonis strategy.
• Identify and architect solutions using emergent technologies (Agentic AI).
• Bridge Celonis product/engineering teams with client teams for best delivery.
• Assess customer IT landscape maturity in the region.
• Engage in pre- and post-sales with Architecture and Security teams.
• Coach consulting teams on architecture, integration, performance, and scalability.
• Develop reusable assets and technical designs for engagements.
• Create client-facing papers and thought leadership on architecture and innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presentation

Cloud-native architecture

Agentic AI

Data architecture

System integrations

C-level engagement

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Education

MSc in Computer Science

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ECC

Salesforce

Dynamics CRM

ServiceNow

Mulesoft

Informatica

Oracle

Talend

Job description

Celonis seeks a curious Architect to design transformative solution architectures for prospects and customers. You will define the overall architecture, data, and cloud strategy for large accounts, and confidently present to C-level executives to translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

You will collaborate with Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops, and Information Security to unlock blockers and drive modernization, leveraging capability mapping and