Strategic Program Management Intern

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Celonis

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Overview

Job details

Fixed-term 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.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Student of Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / Technology & Management / Economics / or of a comparable program” — 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

Student of Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / Technology & Management / Economics / or of a comparable program
Ability to act autonomously in high ambiguity situations
Stakeholder management skills
Project management skills
Financial modeling in Google Sheets
Confidence to present to C-level executives and larger audiences
Experience in consulting and highly interested in data analytics
Passion for technology, data, OpenAI and LLMs and the impact it can have on the world
This internship can be done from our Madrid Office or Munich Office.
Full-time availability for at least five months starting from October/ November 2026

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.

The Role:

As a Strategic Program Management Intern you will support the steering of programs that implement/execute strategic decisions from our executive management into practice. These programs span across multiple organizations, centered in Value Engineering, spanning to Product, Strategy & Ops, Ecosystem, Services, Business Apps and others. You will ensure a program's success by building up the strategic decisions.

What you'll do

Enable and shape data driven decision making for our management and leverage Celonis AI capabilities.
Design and conceptualize strategic programs (incl. data analysis).
Support and oversee program execution from inception to completion.
Coordinate and guide all involved parties in their respective streams.
Take ownership of specific streams, ensuring their success.
Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure smooth program delivery.
Report to our executive management on program progress and outcomes.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do4–9 weeks in all

Recruiter Chat
With a talent acquisition specialist
First conversation about your background, goals and which open role fits best.
Follow-up interview
With recruiter, hiring manager or team members
Deeper look at the role and your experience.
Challenge Round
Not every role
Problem-solving exercise to show how you think critically; the recruiter explains the specifics beforehand.
Executive Interview
With an executive leading the function
Meet the executive leading the function, share your experience and ask about the bigger picture.
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
Website: celonis.com

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

Our Value Engineers (VE) are the trusted advisors for the end-to-end customer value journey, and work on the intersection of technology and business. Value Engineers partner with sales and customers to create compelling solutions and prototypes within the Celonis software to critical business problems. A great VE understands the customer, the technology, and the sales cycle making it what may be the most interesting, challenging, and fulfilling role in enterprise technology sales.

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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