Strategy Director
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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:
This role will be part of a growing Strategy and Innovation organization, reporting to the SVP of Strategy and Innovation. You will interact with internal stakeholders, external partners and customers. Internal teams include product management, engineering, product marketing and sales. This position will work and communicate regularly with the leadership team and critical stakeholders.
The Role:
Be a Strategy Director and Champion Growth in Process Intelligence!
As a Strategy Director in our Strategy and Innovation organization, you won't just identify opportunities - you'll own them. You'll be the driving force behind uncovering hidden opportunities (white spaces) within the Process Intelligence market and developing tangible strategies to exploit them for Celonis.
This role needs a strategist willing to go beyond paperwork. Someone who wants to bring strategy to execution. You'll leverage your deep understanding of target personas (CIO, CFO, Enterprise Architect, Integration Architect, Software Developer, Startup Founder, etc.) to identify and articulate white space areas that align with both Celonis’ company vision and unmet customer needs. A background either in venture building, finance or strategic product management is a plus, as you'll need a solid grasp of SaaS architectures and the ability to translate business needs and opportunities into actionable innovation project proposals.
The work you’ll do:
- Lead market research: Conduct in-depth research to identify gaps in the current Process Intelligence landscape and Celonis portfolio. This involves analyzing market trends, competitor solutions, and customer pain points.
- Champion white spaces: Based on your research, identify promising white space opportunities that align with the company vision and have the potential for high impact. You'll present your findings and build buy-in from stakeholders.
- Own the business case and opportunity definition: Clearly scope and articulate the core problem based on customer engagement and define & assess the business case for Celonis by addressing the core hypothesis. Identify relevant market participants as potential partners or M&A targets.
- Spearhead cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to bring your white space solution to life. This involves effective communication, negotiation, and driving consensus among stakeholders.
- Drive the white space funnel: Manage the entire white space development process, ensuring proper governance and adherence to timelines.
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Throughout this journey, you'll be empowered to take ownership, make decisions, and drive results. We're looking for a passionate leader who thrives in an environment that demands initiative and accountability.
The qualifications you need:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business/Finance or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in business / product management roles as Management Consultant, Product Management or Finance in a B2B Software company
- Proven ability to own and drive initiatives, with a track record of technical problem-solving
- Excellent analytical and research skills, transforming insights into actionable strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead discussions and build consensus with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven skills to present opportunities and proposals to a Senior Audience representing all functions of the Company
- A fire for innovation and a desire to push boundaries within the Process Intelligence category.
- Must have strong business and technical acumen gained through professional experience as a self-starter with proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively, and take initiative. Ability to strategically analyze and make decisions that maximize return on investment (ROI) and drive sustainable business growth.
- Working knowledge of analytics, process mining, or enterprise process management is preferred
What Celonis Can Offer You:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
- Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
- Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more.
- Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
- Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
- Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
- Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
- Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.
About Us:
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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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.
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