Field CTO

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Parental leave policy

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Learning platform

Wellbeing program

Impact Days

Inclusion Days

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a visionary Field CTO to act as a strategic technical advisor for our most important prospects and customers. You will translate complex transformations into scalable technical strategies, aligning executive goals with a modern Process Intelligence and AI‑driven vision.

You will lead architecture, roadmaps, and modernization efforts across data and cloud domains for global accounts, while driving innovation and revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant experience, ideally as a CTO or Field CTO.
• Strategic communication to C‑suite stakeholders emphasizing business value.
• Modernization EA methodologies with strong Agentic AI understanding.
• Deep background in Data Architecture and cloud‑native SaaS ecosystems including ERP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑level executives aligning long‑term goals with technical vision.
• Lead data, cloud, and innovation strategy for global accounts with a capability‑mapping approach.
• Architect first‑of‑a‑kind solutions using emergent technologies like Agentic AI.
• Partner with Sales to drive revenue through new acquisitions and upselling.
• Bridge Product & Engineering with market needs to shape future offerings.
• Develop customer‑facing thought leadership and position papers.

Skills

Executive advisory

Strategic roadmap

Modernization

Data architecture

Cloud strategy

EA methodologies

Agentic AI

Tech leadership

Education

MSc Computer Science

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

APIs ecosystems

Cloud-native SaaS

Job description

the company 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 Role:

We are looking for a visionary and strategic Field CTO with a \"learn-it-all\" mindset to serve as a high-impact technical advisor for our most strategic prospects and customers. In this role, you will act as a peer to client executives, translating complex business transformations into scalable technical strategies. You will drive innovation by championing Process Intelligence ,Agentic AI and Enterprise Modernization, ensuring our technology aligns with the evolving needs of the global market.

The work you’ll do:

• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, aligning their long-term strategic goals with the the company technical vision.


• Strategic Architecture & Roadmap: Lead the overarching data, cloud, and innovation strategy for our largest global accounts, utilizing methodologies like Capability Mapping to identify high-value opportunities.


• Innovation Leadership: Architect \"first-of-a-kind\" solutions using emergent technologies like Agentic AI to solve complex enterprise challenges.


• Sales & Business Impact: Partner with Sales and Value Engineering driving revenue through new customer acquisition and strategic up-selling.


• Product Advocacy: Act as a critical feedback loop between our Product & Engineering teams and the market, ensuring the voice of the customer shapes our future offerings.


• Thought Leadership: Develop and deliver customer-facing position papers, assets, and presentations that establish our brand as a leader in architecture and innovation.

The qualifications you need:

• Experience: 15 to 20 years of relevant experience, ideally having served as a CTO at a consulting firm, as Field CTO at a software vendor, or Director/VP of Enterprise Architecture within a major corporation.


• Strategic Communication: Proven track record of presenting complex technical visions to C-suite stakeholders in a way that emphasizes business value.


• Modernization Expertise: Deep experience in Enterprise Modernization, EA Methodologies, and a robust understanding of Agentic AI.


• Technical Versatility: Ability to pivot from high-level architecture diagrams to hands‑on demo.


• Technical Foundation: Excellent background in Data Architecture, API ecosystems, and cloud‑native SaaS solutions like Salesforce and ServiceNow.


• ERP/Domain: Strong knowledge of at least one ERP SAP or Oracle or in alternative strong domain expertise in high regulated industries like Financial Services.


• Education: MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT‑related field.

Preferred:

• Tech Stack: the company, OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines.


• Certifications: TOGAF/Zachmann , AWS/Azure/GCP , and ESB/ETL certifications (e.g., Mulesoft, Informatica).


• Industry Breadth: Experience across at least two domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) and two industries (e.g., Pharma, Banking, Aerospace)

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What the company 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:

the company makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the the company 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. the company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

the company Inclusion Statement:

At the company, 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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