GSI Partner Lead

Celonis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Inclusive parental leave policy

Subsidized Wellhub memberships

Job summary

Celonis, a leader in Process Intelligence, is looking for a GSI Partner Lead in New York to develop technology-driven partnerships with key Global System Integrators.

The role involves strategic engagement, building high-value contracts, and establishing relationships at the CXO level to drive growth and innovation. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in management consulting and SaaS partnerships, coupled with strong strategic and technical fluency.

Benefits include a competitive salary range of $184,000—$216,000, unlimited PTO, stock options, and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of equivalent experience in Management Consulting or Partner GTM leadership.
• Proven capability to engage and influence business leaders at the CXO level.
• Deep understanding of process automation and digital twin architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technology-driven partnerships with GSIs across North America.
• Lead engagement with GSI partner service lines to support Celonis' growth.
• Orchestrate relationships with senior leadership at CXO level.

Skills

Management Consulting

Partner GTM leadership

Process Automation

Relationship Building with CXO

Strategic Framework Development

Agile Mindset

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:

The Celonis Ecosystem is pivotal to our company growth strategy as we aim to embed Celonis AI platform into the AI programs of every key GSI partner. Within the Ecosystem team, the GSI Partnership Management team leads, manages and supports our global partnerships with Global System Integrators (GSIs). We aim to drive a successful GTM with these strategic partners to achieve mutual success—high impact Celonis software Net New ACV from the partners’ customers through (co‑sell, resell motions) and—differentiated service offerings and non‑linear services revenue for our partners. Our Ecosystem is critical to our goal of driving substantial value for our joint customers.

The Role:

The GSI Partner Lead - NAM acts as an ecosystem orchestrator, responsible for developing deep, technology‑driven partnerships with a select portfolio of GSIs across North America. Moving away from traditional co‑sell/resell models, you will prioritize agentic ecosystems, establishing high‑value, value‑based contracts where partners are incentivized to deploy autonomous AI agents with Celonis as their foundation. This role requires deep technical and strategic fluency to navigate complex organizations and establish credibility at the CXO level. You will be responsible for scaling the breadth and depth of Celonis through a highly knowledgeable network, empowered to execute a localized regional GTM business plan designed to counter competitive models and capture massive strategic embedment opportunities.

The work you’ll do:

Strategic Partner Engagement

• Embed Celonis into GSIs’ core strategic AI initiatives and "Service as Software" platforms to establish multi‑year, value‑based contracts tied directly to efficiency gains
• Lead activation with key GSI Service Lines – Strategy and Transformation, Enterprise Apps (SAP and Oracle), AI & Hybrid Cloud and BPO
• Incubate and drive initial engagements with GSI services lines focused on Microsoft, AWS and Databricks
• Shift from traditional transaction management to the co‑creation of AI‑led joint offerings in Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Modernization, and Front Office Transformation.
• Serve as the primary orchestrator for senior leadership relationships, operating with absolute strategic fluency at the CXO level.
• Partner with GSIs to co‑design complex, AI‑driven business use cases that replace shrinking "hours‑for‑hire" margins with scalable value propositions.
• Encourage and incentivize select GSI partners to leverage the Celonis AI platform internally as "Customer Zero" to validate and showcase process excellence.

Strategic GTM with key GSIs

• Governance – lead global and support regional governance and accountability frameworks with partner stakeholders, actively managing pipeline generation and forecasting.
• Partner Enablement – lead and direct Celonis academy teams to help GSI partners learn and adopt new Celonis platform across service lines and markets.
• Help simplify and scale partnership motions – leverage advanced internal tools to streamline partner workflows, eliminating repetitive internal tasks and operational coordination.

The qualifications you need:

• Industry Leadership: 7+ years of equivalent experience in Management Consulting, Alliance Management, or Partner GTM leadership within the enterprise SaaS industry.
• Executive Presence: Proven capability to engage, influence, and build strong relationships with business leaders at the CXO level.
• Strategic & Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of process automation, digital twin architecture, and co‑innovation frameworks. Experience translating complex joint product value propositions into clear business outcomes is required.
• GSI Domain Expertise: Extensive background managing relationships with the Big 4 or major Tier‑1 global system integrators (such as PwC, EY), with a clear grasp of how their business models are shifting toward autonomous operations.
• Commercial Expertise: Track record of driving high‑value, outcome‑oriented commercial contracts and structured joint sales plays.
• Ecosystem Execution: Strong ability to work collaboratively across direct and matrix operating structures, orchestrating internal value engineers, sales teams, and hyperscaler counterparts.
• Agile Mindset: Ability to act with absolute urgency in a fast‑paced, evolving hyper‑growth environment, remaining self‑motivated and comfortable with ambiguity.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Base salary range for the role in New York, full‑time schedule: $184,000 – $216,000 USD. Total compensation package will include base salary, bonus/commission, equity, and benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off).

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.

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, 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.