Field CTO - Oracle Systems

Celonis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing benefits

Impact days

Inclusion days

Earth is Our Future

Job summary

Celonis is seeking a visionary Field CTO to act as a strategic technical advisor to our most important prospects and customers in New York. You will translate complex business transformations into scalable technical strategies, championing Process Intelligence, Agentic AI and Enterprise Modernization.

You will lead strategic architecture and roadmaps for large accounts, work with Sales to drive revenue, and shape product direction through a strong feedback loop with Product & Engineering.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant experience; CTO at a consulting firm or Field CTO at a software vendor preferred.
• Proven track record of presenting complex technical visions to C‑suite stakeholders with business value.
• Deep modernization expertise in Enterprise Modernization and EA methodologies; knowledge of Agentic AI.
• Ability to move from high‑level architecture to hands‑on demos and product feedback.
• Strong background in data architecture, API ecosystems, and cloud‑native SaaS like Salesforce/ServiceNow.
• Strong ERP/domain knowledge, especially Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive advisory to C‑level prospects, aligning goals with Celonis' technical vision.
• Lead data, cloud, and innovation strategy for large global accounts; map capabilities to opportunities.
• Architect first‑of‑a‑kind solutions using Agentic AI to solve enterprise challenges.
• Partner with Sales/Value Engineering to drive revenue and strategic up‑selling.
• Serve as product advocacy; relay customer voice to Product & Engineering.
• Create customer‑facing position papers and presentations to reinforce Celonis as a leader.

Skills

Executive Advisory

Strategic Architecture

Innovation Leadership

Sales & Business Impact

Product Advocacy

Thought Leadership

C-level Communication

Data Architecture

API Ecosystems

Cloud-native SaaS

Education

MSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent IT field

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

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.

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 Celonis 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.

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

Preferred

• Tech Stack: Celonis, 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).

Base Salary

Base salary range for New York: $191,000—$255,000 USD. Total compensation will include base salary, bonus/commission, equity, and benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, paid time off).

Benefits

• 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 receives Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit‑based refresh grants.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from first day of employment.
• Work‑Life Integration: 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: 70‑20‑10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Well‑being: Subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated Wellness Weeks that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Annual Impact Days with paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes locally or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Community through the Inclusion Think Tank and annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value‑Driven Impact: 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.