Director of Technical Program Management

We're Celonis, the global leader in execution management and process mining technology, and one of the 50 most valuable private companies in the world. We believe that every company can unlock its full execution capacity - and for that, we need you to join us.
The Role:
Lead a small but growing team of ~5 TPMs responsible for cross-functional programs across EUJ. Scale the team and provide coaching and mentorship to more junior team members. Work closely with EUJ Leadership to define the strategy of EMS User Journeys. Act as the fourth leader in PM/UX/Eng/TPM collaborative model. Run yearly and quarterly strategy sessions. Report current project status. Represent EUJ Leadership to the C-Suite. Send (or guide team members through creating) regular status updates for broad consumption across Celonis. Drive execution across our entire portfolio. Provide the structure to enable members of the team to create programs that track tasks and dependencies. Identify and flag hotspots and roadblocks preventing the team from achieving its objectives.
Requirements:

• Good understanding of software development lifecycle from conception to delivery
• Domain specific technical knowledge in the domain area (e.g Infrastructure, Reliability, SRE, Security/Identity, Connectivity)
• Preferably, previous work experience in software development
• Background in computer science, engineering, related fields or relevant practical experience
• Drive technical design and architecture discussions across cross-functional teams
• Contribute to requirements of software (design, architecture, or testing) with connecting the dependencies, identifying and outlining risks to harden the requirements specifications
• Decipher technical needs of other departments within the organization

Communication & Leadership

• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to variety of audiences easily
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use both formal and informal influencing skills across teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, and to lead global programs with the goal of customer facing deployments

Strategy

• Proven experience with senior leadership and experience in defining and delivering on the program roadmap
• Ability to include new technologies or fitting design approaches into discussions

Program Management

• Experience managing complex technology programs
• Experience managing projects involving multiple teams/stakeholders, resource planning, risk management and forecasting

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.
Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.
The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule.
$220,000 - $260,000 USD
What Celonis can offer you:

• The unique opportunity to work within a new category of technology, Execution Management
• 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)
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counselling, 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 enables customers to optimize their business processes. Powered by its leading process mining technology, Celonis provides a unique set of capabilities for business executives and users to continuously find improvement opportunities within and across processes, and execute targeted actions to rapidly enhance process performance. This optimization yields immediate cash impact, radically improves customer experience, and reduces carbon emissions. Celonis has thousands of implementations with global customers and is headquartered in Munich, Germany and New York City, USA with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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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