Enterprise Architect Director

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

Celonis

69 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Celonis doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 20+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

  • Master's degree

    “MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent in an Information Technology-related field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience: 20+ years of relevant experience, including a proven track record of managing Enterprise Architects or technical teams at a top consulting firm or software vendor.
  • Strategic Vision: Proven ability to think strategically, guiding your team to connect technical solutions to business value and customer objectives.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of navigating complex negotiations and presenting to C-level executives.
  • Enterprise Architecture Expertise: Demonstrated experience and deep understanding of Capability Mapping, Enterprise Modernization, and Agentic AI.
  • Technical Foundation: Strong background in Data Architecture, system integrations, data operations, automation capabilities, and data-related languages (SQL, Python, etc.). You must be able to comfortably switch from discussing high-level architecture strategy to understanding hands-on demo environments.
  • Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, SaaS solutions (Salesforce, SAP, Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems, and legacy on-premise enterprise architectures.
  • Education: MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent in an Information Technology-related field.
  • Languages: Fluency in English is required; an additional language such as Spanish, French, German, or Italian is a strong advantage.

Nice to have

  • Celonis Certifications and extensive leadership experience managing projects with OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines.
  • Industry standard certifications such as AWS/Azure/GCP, ESB / ETL (Mulesoft, Oracle, SAP, Talend, Informatica), or TOGAF/Zachmann.
  • Experience spanning at least two domains (e.g., Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR) and at least two industries (e.g., Consumer Goods, Banking, Pharma, Aerospace).

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The role

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model - which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

To push further our vision of Enterprise AI, we are looking for a senior leader to grow and lead our team of Enterprise Architects.

This high-impact leadership role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise, people management experience, and executive presence. You will act as an executive sponsor, confidently presenting to customer C-level executives and helping your team translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

Your primary goal is to lead and empower a team that supports our growing sales organization in achieving revenue goals. You will ensure your team successfully unlocks technical blockers by fostering close partnerships with leadership across Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops, and Information Security teams.

What you'll do

  • Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and manage a team of Enterprise Architects who define the overall architecture, data, and cloud strategy for our largest client accounts.
  • Executive Engagement: Act as an executive sponsor in pre-Sales and post-Sales phases, presenting strategic visions to C-level executives and engaging with customer Architecture and security teams.
  • Drive Strategic Innovation: Guide your team to design architectures that drive enterprise modernization, leverage capability mapping, and explore innovative solutions using emergent technologies like Agentic AI.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the leadership bridge between our product & engineering teams within Celonis and client teams to ensure the delivery of premier technical services.
  • Ecosystem & Readiness: Oversee the assessment of the IT landscape maturity of our customer installed base and ensure your team effectively coaches Celonis account teams and ecosystem partners on architecture, integration, performance, and scalability.
  • Thought Leadership: Direct the development of re-usable assets for projects, as well as customer-facing position papers and thought leadership presentations on architecture and innovation with Celonis.

Measures of Success

Your success will be measured by your team's impact, including new customer acquisition rates, retention, up-selling, and your overarching contribution to the overall sales team and business success.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do4–9 weeks in all
  1. Recruiter Chat

    With a talent acquisition specialist

    First conversation about your background, goals and which open role fits best.

  2. Follow-up interview

    With recruiter, hiring manager or team members

    Deeper look at the role and your experience.

  3. Challenge Round

    Not every role

    Problem-solving exercise to show how you think critically; the recruiter explains the specifics beforehand.

  4. Executive Interview

    With an executive leading the function

    Meet the executive leading the function, share your experience and ask about the bigger picture.

  5. Hiring Decision and Offer · With a recruiter

  • The recruiter shares the exact steps for your role at the start.
  • You can apply to up to three positions within 12 months.

About Celonis

Celonis is a global technology company headquartered in Munich, Germany, and is widely recognized as the leader in process mining and process intelligence. Its platform helps organizations analyze and optimize their business processes by visualizing how work flows through their systems, identifying inefficiencies, and enabling automation. Founded in 2011, Celonis has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company with a strong global presence, serving thousands of enterprise customers across industries such as manufacturing, finance, retail, and healthcare. The company is known for its innovative AI-driven solutions and its rapid expansion in the enterprise software market.

In Spain, Celonis has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and is actively hiring for a wide range of roles, from engineering and product management to sales, value engineering, and internships. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, and a collaborative environment. For international professionals, Celonis offers a dynamic and diverse workplace, with many roles requiring multilingual skills (e.g., German, French, Italian, Arabic) and a strong focus on AI and process optimization. The company is an attractive employer for those looking to work in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment in Spain, with opportunities for career development and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Industry
Process Mining
Founded
2011
Employees
2,000–5,000
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Celonis has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and is actively hiring for a wide range of roles.
  • Many roles in Spain require or prefer multilingual skills, including German, French, Italian, Arabic, and Portuguese, making it a great fit for international professionals.
  • The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a strong focus on innovation and AI, and is known for its strong company culture and career development opportunities.
  • Celonis is a global leader in process mining, providing employees with exposure to cutting-edge technology and enterprise clients.
  • The company has a structured internship program (Orbit Program) for recent graduates, offering a pathway into the company.

In their own words

About the company & team

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand - turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Additional information

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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