Senior Manager, Executive Programs

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Team

The Executive Programs team sits within Customer Marketing and plays a critical role in how Celonis builds trust, relevance, and long-term value with senior executives at our most strategic customers and prospects. We design and deliver executive engagements that combine thought leadership, peer exchange, and tailored experiences to support strategic growth, pipeline acceleration, and customer advocacy.
You will report directly to the Director, Executive Programs and act as a key partner in shaping, scaling, and operationalizing the global Executive Programs strategy.

The Role

As Senior Manager, Executive Programs, you will take end-to-end ownership of key executive initiatives while supporting the Director in driving the overall program strategy. This role goes beyond execution: you will help translate strategy into scalable programs, act as a senior partner to Sales and Marketing leaders, and ensure executive engagements deliver measurable business impact.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, lead complex programs across regions, and serve as a trusted interface between Celonis leadership and C-level customers.

The Work You'll Do

Executive Program Leadership

• Own the planning and execution of multiple executive programs, from concept to delivery and post-engagement follow-up.
• Translate strategic priorities into concrete program plans with clear objectives, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Act as a day-to-day lead for Executive Programs, supporting the Director in driving consistency, quality, and scale.

Executive Experience Design

• Shape agendas that combine Celonis thought leadership with customer priorities and GTM objectives.
• Ensure a best-in-class end-to-end experience, from audience definition and executive communications to on-site delivery and follow-up.

Sales & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with senior Sales leaders to align executive engagements with account strategies and priorities.
• Own executive sponsor matching and engagement planning for strategic accounts.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Product, and the Executive Leadership Team.

Operational Excellence & Scale

• Maintain and evolve the executive contact database to ensure high data quality and actionable insights.
• Drive operational rigour across planning, budgeting, timelines, and reporting.
• Support budget tracking and ROI measurement for executive programs.
• Use data and feedback to improve program design and execution continuously.

The Qualifications You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in executive programs, B2B marketing, strategic events, customer engagement, or similar roles.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level executives in a professional, confident manner.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage complexity and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with Sales teams and aligning marketing initiatives to account and pipeline goals.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace, Salesforce, and project management tools such as is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect activities to measurable business outcomes.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

The Mindset We're Looking For

• Passion for executive experiences, storytelling, and thought leadership.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, comfortable leading without heavy direction.
• Collaborative, calm, and confident when working with senior and international stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and outcomes-focused.
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to continuously raise the bar.

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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