Engineering Manager at Celonis

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: We're building a new engineering team to drive the productization of an exciting and innovative new project. The purpose of this project is to extend Celonis' process observability beyond company boundaries, enabling our customers with the power to share knowledge cross-organization. This will allow companies to share their data with their business partners and augment their own process data, opening up new opportunities for process improvement across value chains involving multiple companies.. The Role: As 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, Architecture, Ux 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 Engineering team in Bangalore 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 development is expected) with overall 10+ years of experience in the Software engineering field • Experience in working with Java/JavaScript or TypeScript, Node.js, microservices is a must • Working experience in DevOps, Docker and CI/CD concepts and technology • 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 • Knowledge of cloud providers, Kubernetes is a plus 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. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video. 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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