Celonis

Lead - Cloud & AI Partnerships Business Development

Celonis$150K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6+ years of experience in Enterprise Software, Business Development, or AI/ML Solution Consulting.
  • Proven ability to build business cases for AI-driven transformation and negotiate complex commercial frameworks.
  • Strong technical acumen in the AI/Data stack including LLMs and Vector Databases.
  • Ability to translate complex process data into compelling AI value propositions for executives.
  • Track record of navigating first-of-their-kind sales cycles in the AI or Data infrastructure space.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Architect the AI Ecosystem by demonstrating the Process Intelligence Graph's context for partner AI applications.
  • Drive AI-First Sales Cycles with tier-one AI and software vendors.
  • Enable Agentic Workflows as the primary liaison for optimizing the platform for agentic orchestration.
  • Co-Innovate Joint Solutions by leading AI Value Workshops and developing ROI-focused business cases.
  • Drive AI Adoption by managing signed OEM accounts and identifying new AI use cases.
  • Shape the AI Roadmap by capturing partner feedback for Celonis product innovation.
  • Validate Technical Feasibility by collaborating with AI Engineering on integrations and data strategies.

Benefits

  • Pioneer Innovation with a leading global company in Process Mining and AI.
  • Ownership from Day 1 with RSUs and merit-based grants for every full-time employee.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy offering 24 weeks for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers.
  • Unlimited PTO combined with generous PTO globally and a flexible hybrid work model.
  • Opportunities for continuous growth through mentorship and dedicated learning frameworks.
  • Holistic Well-being support with subsidized Wellhub memberships and mental health counseling.
  • Paid time off for annual Impact Days to volunteer for community and environmental causes.
  • Global initiatives for Inclusion & Belonging through various programs and events.
  • A mission-driven culture focused on core values that guide every decision.
Full Job Description
The Team: Our Business Development team is at the forefront of the AI ecosystem. We build strategic partnerships with the world's leading Data and AI platforms, as well as ERP, CRM, and industry-specific vendors. We don't just extend the Celonis platform; we embed our intelligence layer into the partner stack to power AI-driven transformation, growing ARR and scaling agentic deployments globally.

The Role: You will own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle for our most strategic Data & AI partners. Your mission is to position Celonis as the essential "context layer" for Enterprise AI. You will identify high-impact AI use cases, design joint Agentic solutions, and manage OEM accounts to ensure Celonis is the engine behind their intelligent automation. You will serve as the connective tissue between our partners and the Celonis Applied AI, Engineering, and Product teams.

The work you'll do:
  • Architect the AI Ecosystem: Demonstrate how the Process Intelligence Graph provides the context for a partner's AI and LLM applications.
  • Drive AI-First Sales Cycles: Support leadership in driving complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with tier-one AI and software vendors (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft).
  • Enable Agentic Workflows: Serve as the primary liaison to ensure our platform is optimized for agentic orchestration, ensuring OEM offerings are ready to power autonomous business actions.
  • Co-Innovate Joint Solutions: Lead AI Value Workshops and develop business cases focused on the ROI of AI-enriched process automation.
  • Drive AI Adoption: Manage the health of signed OEM accounts, identifying new generative and predictive AI use cases to ensure active adoption and platform stickiness.
  • Shape the AI Roadmap: Capture partner feedback on AI/ML requirements to inform the Celonis product roadmap and stay ahead of competitive dynamics in the Agentic AI space.
  • Validate Technical Feasibility: Collaborate with Applied AI Engineering to validate the integration of LLMs and the deployment of zero-copy data strategies.

What you bring:
  • 4-6+ years of experience in Enterprise Software, Business Development, or AI/ML Solution Consulting.
  • Proven ability to build business cases for AI-driven transformation and negotiate complex commercial frameworks.
  • Strong technical acumen in the AI/Data stack (e.g., understanding of LLMs, Vector Databases, and how Process Intelligence integrates with AI agents).
  • Ability to translate complex process data into a compelling AI value proposition for executive-level stakeholders.
  • Track record of navigating first-of-their-kind sales cycles in the AI or Data infrastructure space.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$150,000-$175,000 USD

What Celonis can offer you:
  • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
  • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
  • Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy-24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
  • Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
  • Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
  • Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
  • Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
  • Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
  • Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values-Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future-drive every decision.

About Celonis

Celonis is a process mining software company that provides data-driven insights to help companies improve their business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data from various sources and provide insights into how to optimize processes. Celonis has over 1,000 customers including Siemens, Uber, and Vodafone, and was named to the Forbes Cloud 100 list in 2019 and 2020.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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