Senior Technical Program Manager

Job description

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:

You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of our Technical Program Management Team which sits within the Celonis Engineering Organization! You will be working with a cross-functional team and driving engineering programs in the area of Process Orchestration, Automation, API & AI. Explosive growth is very exciting but also requires seasoned people to help pave the way with experience to scale. We are looking for someone with a passion for technology, data, developer experience, AI  and program management excellence.

The Role:

Join Celonis Engineering and play a key role as a Senior Technical Program Manager in Madrid. As a Senior TPM, you drive cross-functional programs by closely working together with Engineering, Product, Design, QA (and beyond) to get things done, drive towards clarity, serve as a communication bridge whilst removing ambiguity and complexity. You bring the ability to influence, agile expertise, technical proficiency and thought leadership. You will drive the execution of a new, unified strategy for our APIs and developer experience, further growing Celonis’ mature, enterprise-grade ecosystem.

The work you’ll do:

• Lead multidisciplinary cross-functional engineering programs in the area of API and AI
• Drive the execution of a multi-phase program to advance our platform capabilities, from setting the foundation to scaling and maturing our services
• Implement and evolve an adaptable, people-centric technical governance model that accelerates delivery while maintaining high standards
• Lead the evolution of the Celonis API strategy, including defining a comprehensive public API portfolio, establishing a streamlined enterprise-grade API platform and defining a governance framework
• Break down the programs into workstreams and coordinate across functional areas in order to deliver on one of the company strategies
• Leverage technical acumen to understand and contribute to Engineering Design Documents (especially with a focus on dependencies) and understand and translate (if applicable) the PRDs into engineering working packages
• Present and advocate complex business and technical concepts with Engineering Leadership and Executive Management
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple groups and to different stakeholders
• Manage risk, communication & monitor, program schedule, review program progress and timelines; and identify and resolve issues to ensure joint success

The qualifications you need:

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management within a SaaS software company
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience & skillset
• A proven track record of successfully driving large-scale, cross-functional technical programs from inception to completion, especially those related to platform development, APIs, or developer-facing services
• Experience establishing and managing lightweight technical governance, standards, and best practices across multiple engineering teams.
• You can derive status, key risks, and can synthesize information, drive clarity and accurately communicate program status, issues, dependencies & risks to leadership & other program stakeholders beyond Product & Engineering
• You can explain your team’s analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are self-sufficient & able to operate in a fluid, ambiguous environment
• Design plans to manage highly ambiguous  programs in partnership with Senior Management
• Proactively address risks, dependencies, trade-offs, escalation, or technical constraints for timely mitigation and resolution
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities

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. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• 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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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

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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