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:

Celonis Labs is a dynamic and independent research and development unit within Celonis, focused on pioneering groundbreaking business models. We operate with the agility and freedom of a startup, fostering rapid innovation cycles and clean slates. This unique environment empowers us to explore new technologies and experiment with cutting-edge solutions, offering the exciting opportunity to build from scratch and shape the future of business.
We are seeking a (Senior) Engineering Manager for our Celonis Labs team.


The Role:

As (Senior) Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading, developing and growing the team of engineers. You are responsible for fostering a collaborative culture and enabling your team to be curious engineers capable of delivering fast paced PoCs, prototypes and entire business solutions. You will work closely with your counterparts in Product Management and Architecture as well as other engineering teams within Celonis.

You’ll be managing the careers of the team members and their performance, and actively fostering successful group dynamics to help the team accomplish their mission. Managers at this level are primarily focused on leading and developing high-performing teams, demonstrating strong people management and leadership capabilities. While a solid understanding of technical concepts is important, the emphasis for this role is on effective team management, fostering collaboration, and driving the team’s mission forward. Technical decisions are often delegated to senior engineers, while the manager ensures alignment with overall objectives and facilitates the success of the team

You ensure that your team has a manageable level of technical complexity and that they are working collaboratively with adjacent teams. You also jointly define goals/OKRs with other stakeholders, contributing to larger strategic efforts.

Our team thrives on clear communication and collaborative effort. You will be responsible for defining and dividing responsibilities among the engineering team members, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow. We are dedicated to setting realistic expectations and providing transparent updates to stakeholders, fostering a culture of accountability and shared success.

The work you’ll do:

  • Lead the Celonis Labs Engineering team in Munich to successfully deliver their mission
  • Manage the performance and support the career development of the engineers in your team
  • Build and maintain an engineering culture of trust, ownership, and collaboration within your team  Own and drive the process hiring new engineers and growing the career of existing team members
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects and other leads on goals and strategies around people, technology, and processes
  • Advocate for the (whole) team; provide upward and outward visibility of the team and their work.
  • Actively promote team collaboration and solve the impediments of the team quickly
  • Ensure that necessary decisions are taken and aligned within the engineering team as well as with relevant stakeholders
  • Readiness to roll up your sleeves to help your team

The qualifications you need:

  • 3+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager Track record of successfully delivering large-scale technical projects
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
  • Strong technical knowledge (5+ years of experience in software engineering is expected)
  • Experience in DevOps and CI/CD practices
  • Proficiency in establishing and handling agile development methodologies and lean principle/techniques (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Continuous Delivery)
  • Proficiency in project management, relationship building and stakeholder management
  • Strong understanding of at least one the Business Domains that Celonis operates in (Order Management, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable) are a plus.
  • Ability to resolve technical conflicts, providing a positive environment for escalations
  • Strong communication skills (English language), allowing you to collaborate smoothly with people across the business and technical domains
  • Experience working with Javascript or Typescript, Node.js, microservices is a plus
  • Knowledge of cloud providers, Kubernetes is a plus 

What Celonis Can Offer You:

  • The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
  • 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). For intern and working student benefits, click here.
  • Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, 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 helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise customer deployments across nearly every industry, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses process mining and AI to give you a living digital twin of your business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and empowers companies to reduce waste, create value and benefit people across the top, bottom, and green lines. Since 2011, the Celonis platform has enabled its customers to identify more than $18 billion in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

 

Equal Opportunity at Celonis:

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

 

Your Privacy:

Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and Candidate Notices

Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here.

Apply for this Job

* Required

resume chosen  
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
cover_letter chosen  
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)


Voluntary Self-Identification

At Celonis, we believe #TheBestTeamWins when everyone counts. We celebrate the differences and individuality of all our employees and understand the value of having a variety of experiences, backgrounds, knowledge bases, and perspectives at play in our teams.

We will now ask some voluntary questions that help us build an accurate picture of our applicant and workforce representation, comply with legal obligations where applicable, and advance our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In accordance with the Celonis Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process, this information will be kept confidential, it will not be used to make hiring decisions and choosing not to answer will not affect your application in any way.

Please indicate your gender identity (Select one)






Enter the verification code sent to to confirm you are not a robot, then submit your application.

This application was flagged as potential bot traffic. To resubmit your application, turn off any VPNs, clear the browser's cache and cookies, or try another browser. If you still can't submit it, contact our support team through the help center.