We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The team:

Celonis Labs is a dynamic and independent research and development unit within Celonis, focused on pioneering groundbreaking business models. We operate with the agility and freedom of a startup, fostering rapid innovation cycles and clean slates. This unique environment empowers us to explore new technologies and experiment with cutting-edge solutions, offering the exciting opportunity to build from scratch and shape the future of business.

We are seeking a Head of Engineering for our Celonis Labs team.

The role:

As Head of Labs Engineering, you’ll be responsible for leading, developing and growing the team of Innovation Engineers. You are responsible for fostering a collaborative culture and enabling your team to be curious engineers capable of delivering fast paced PoCs, prototypes and entire business solutions. You will work closely with your counterparts in Product Management and Architecture as well as other engineering teams within Celonis.

You’ll be managing the careers of the team members and their performance, and actively fostering successful group dynamics to help the team accomplish their mission. Managers at this level are primarily focused on leading and developing high-performing teams, demonstrating strong people management and leadership capabilities. While a solid understanding of technical concepts is important, the emphasis for this role is on effective team management, fostering collaboration, and driving the team’s mission forward. Technical decisions are often delegated to senior engineers, while the manager ensures alignment with overall objectives and facilitates the success of the team

You ensure that your team has a manageable level of technical complexity and that they are working collaboratively with adjacent teams. You also jointly define goals/OKRs with other stakeholders, contributing to larger strategic efforts.

Our team thrives on clear communication and collaborative effort. You will be responsible for defining and dividing responsibilities among the engineering team members, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow. We are dedicated to setting realistic expectations and providing transparent updates to stakeholders, fostering a culture of accountability and shared success.

The mission:

The Head of Engineering at Celonis Labs leads a team in transforming innovative concepts into actionable prototypes and scalable solutions. They collaborate on validating new business models and joint ventures, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with strategic goals. By driving the implementation process, they bridge innovation and execution, delivering impactful results for Celonis and its partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Engineers of Celonis Labs to successfully deliver their mission
• Bridge the gap between Engineers and Senior Leadership ensuring mutual understanding of objectives and expectations
• Manage the performance of engineers and support their career development 
• Build and maintain an engineering culture of trust, ownership, and collaboration within your team
• Encourage and nurture an innovative mindset among engineers to ensure they stay up to date with the latest technologies
• Own and drive the process of hiring new engineers and growing the career of existing team members
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects and other leads on goals and strategies around people, technology, and processes
• Advocate for the (whole) team; provide upward and outward visibility of the team and their work
• Actively promote team collaboration and solve the impediments of the team quickly
• Ensure that necessary decisions are taken and aligned within the engineering team as well as with relevant stakeholders
• Readiness to roll up your sleeves to help your team

The qualifications you need:

• Proven leadership experience for software engineering roles in an innovation/accelerator (startup-like) environment
• Strong technical credibility and a broad understanding of the SDLC in Cloud/SaaS environments
• Experience navigating projects through the stages of an Innovation framework (in Celonis Labs, projects go through the stages of ideation, exploration, conceptualization, validation and beta launch)
• Being up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends
• Demonstrated strong product mindset
• Proven strong people and communication skills
• Ability to evangelize the projects and ideas of Celonis Labs

Ways to stand out:

• Strong understanding of one or multiple of the Business Domains that Celonis operates in (e.g. Order Management, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable)
• Hands-on experience as a software engineer
• Previous experience with our base tech stack: Node.js (Typescript), Terraform (IaC), Containers, Kubernetes, AWS, GitHub/Actions

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more). For intern and working student benefits, click here.
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

About Us:

Celonis helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise customer deployments across nearly every industry, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses process mining and AI to give you a living digital twin of your business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and empowers companies to reduce waste, create value and benefit people across the top, bottom, and green lines. Since 2011, the Celonis platform has enabled its customers to identify more than $18 billion in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

Equal Opportunity at Celonis:

Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Different makes us better. 

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