Lead and define the overall architecture, data, and cloud strategy for our largest client accounts, leveraging expertise like enterprise modernization and capability mapping
Confidently engage with and present to customer C-level executives, aligning their strategic objectives with the Celonis technical strategy
Drive innovation by identifying and architecting solutions that leverage emergent technologies, including Agentic AI
Be the bridge between our product & engineering teams within Celonis and the client's teams to provide the best technical services
Assess the IT landscape maturity of our customer installed base for the region
Participate in pre-Sales and post-Sales phases by engaging with customer Architecture and security teams
Coach and guide Celonis consulting teams and ecosystem partners on technical implementation issues such as architecture, integration, performance, and scalability
Develop re-usable assets for the consulting teams on projects
Develop customer-facing position papers, assets, and thought leadership presentations on architecture and innovation with Celonis
Create technical designs and presentations for internal and client stakeholders

10 to 15 years of relevant experience (e.g., Software vendor Architect, CTO at a top consulting firm, or Enterprise Architect at a customer)
Proven ability to think strategically, connecting technical solutions to business value and customer objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting complex technical concepts and strategic visions to C-level executives
Demonstrated experience in Capability Mapping, Enterprise Modernization, and a strong understanding of Agentic AI
Strong background in Data Architecture, Integrations patterns, and a development background in data-related languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
Strong technical background with a focus on system integrations, data operations, and automation capabilities
The ability to comfortably switch from explaining an architecture diagram to an environment where you have coded or assembled a demo of that architecture
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, SaaS solutions (Salesforce, SAP, Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems, and legacy on-premise enterprise architectures
MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent in an Information Technology-related field
Fluency in English is required; an additional language such as Spanish, French, or Italian is a strong advantage.

Principal Enterprise Architect – Public Sector

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