Lead Value Engineer – Public Sector

Celonis

Lead Value Engineer at Celonis, driving data-driven business transformation in the Public Sector. Architecting large-scale AI strategies to enhance enterprise operations and ROI.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in orchestrating enterprise-wide transformation programs and driving AI-driven account planning. Possesses strong capabilities in executive communication and change management, ensuring customer value and strategic alignment across C-suite stakeholders.

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Enterprise IT ExpertiseAI-Driven Solution DesignC-Suite Sponsorship MobilizationValue Realization MasteryFinance/Supply Chain Knowledge

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Hard Skills

AI ImplementationSaaS SolutionsComplex Solution DesignStrategic Workstream ManagementData AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsTechnical Team GuidancePortfolio Complexity NavigationChange ManagementValue Workshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceAdaptabilityCustomer Value CommitmentLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Celonis PlatformSAPAdvanced CopilotsApplied Value Engineering

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public Sector DynamicsEnterprise AI StrategyTransformation ProgramsAccount PlanningNext-Generation Use Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Map how the Celonis platform accelerates and underpins the customer’s enterprise AI strategy. Take end-to-end accountability for massive ROI targets. Craft board-level executive narratives and lead complex, multi-workstream value workshops.
Execute C-level orchestration, cultivating powerful executive sponsorship across the C-suite. Drive lasting adoption by co-owning enterprise-wide change management and building advanced CoE operating models for total self-sufficiency.
Steer and govern massive, cross-regional transformation programs. Implement highly advanced AI-driven account planning across a portfolio of workstreams. Build actionable frameworks that empower the customer to quantify processes at a global scale.
Operate as a master AI-fluent operator, leveraging advanced copilots for rapid technical outputs and seamlessly orchestrating Applied Value Engineers for complex architectural builds.
Define the strategic expansion roadmap, positioning Celonis as the underlying intelligence layer for the enterprise. Guide product development by identifying next-generation industry use cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of highly relevant experience, demonstrating ownership of multiple strategic workstreams and possessing a growing body of expert industry knowledge.
Deep background in enterprise IT and SaaS (e.g., SAP). Master AI-fluent operator who uses AI to scale outputs and guides technical teams on complex solution design.
Thrives in ambiguity, capable of setting the strategic direction for entire account teams. Deeply committed to living for customer value.
Master of value realization, setting the standard for business-critical proof points and advanced use cases.
Expert at orchestrating massive enterprise programs and navigating portfolio complexities. Proven ability to mobilize C-suite sponsorship. Flawless English with exceptional executive presence.
Expert knowledge in Finance/Supply Chain and deep expertise in Public Sector dynamics. You stay continuously updated on business-critical use cases.
Degree: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, comparable technical degree or a Business/Economics degree paired with a technical minor
Must possess an active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret is preferred)
Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.