Chief of Staff - Engineering

The Team

Our team is responsible for improving and supporting our major on-premise Process Mining application and providing a smooth migration and transition path to our Celonis Platform SaaS solution.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Chief of Staff for our Engineering department and to be based in Bangalore reporting to the Senior Vice president of the function

The work you'll do

• Chief of Staff for Engineering acts as a strategic partner to the Senior Executive of Engineering, driving operational cadence, cross-functional execution, and strategic alignment across technical teams

• Strategic Planning: Partner with engineering leadership to define departmental goals, track OKRs/KPIs, and allocate resources efficiently.

• Operational Cadence: Run engineering leadership meetings, set agendas, track follow-ups, and streamline communication between product, engineering, and other business units

• Program & Project Management: Oversee high-priority, cross-functional technical initiatives, helping to remove blockers and bridge gaps between teams.

• Communication & Change Management: Act as a trusted proxy and communications conduit for the SVP of Engineering, drafting internal updates, memos, and board decks

• This is your unique opportunity to:

  • Experience top level interactions at Celonis customers, partners and other external stakeholders of Celonis.
  • Learn how a software company is managed both in daily business as well as strategically planning Celonis' future
  • Contribute significantly to Celonis growth trajectory in the upcoming years
  • Gain and grow entrepreneurial competence
  • Take ownership and grow your leadership skills

The qualifications you need

• Experience: 5+ years in engineering program management, technical operations, management consulting, or software engineering management.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate technical details for executive stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including empathy and tact.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and process improvements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability and motivation to quickly understand and assess various requirements and solve unique problems across business domains
• Analytical rigor
• Strong entrepreneurial traits and passion for execution

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.