Head of Ecosystem

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model - which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team

The Celonis Ecosystem team builds and scales partnerships with Tech, Cloud, AI, and Professional Services firms to fuel Celonis’ non-linear growth. Within Japan, our primary focus is expanding collaboration with top-tier domestic System Integrators (SIs) such as NEC, Fujitsu, and ABeam, alongside our broader Consulting and Technology partners. We are hiring a Head of Ecosystems to develop and manage joint Go-To-Market activities, driving superior client value and scaling our partner landscape across the Japanese market.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Japan Country Manager with a dotted line to Global Ecosystems HQ, you will lead, structure, and expand Celonis’ partnership network in Japan. Your role centers on building high-trust relationships with key domestic SIs to define joint solutions, shape transformation programs, and influence strategic business opportunities. Success is evaluated based on joint business impact, thought leadership, pipeline generation, and the creation of scalable go-to-market strategies tailored to the Japanese enterprise landscape.

The Work You’ll Do

• Strategy & GTM: Define and execute a holistic Go-To-Market plan prioritizing domestic Japanese SIs (e.g., NEC, Fujitsu, ABeam) while actively shaping global ecosystem priorities.
• Technology Partner Alliance: Build and execute an alliance plan with our core technology partners. (Microsoft, Databricks, Oracle)
• Relationship Building: Attract and develop senior relationships with sector, industry, and capability leaders, as well as responsible account partners at major Japanese firms.
• Value Proposition: Pitch the Celonis partnership to secure buy-in for joint business development, maintaining a highly outcome-focused approach tailored to the working models of Japanese SIs.
• Project Sourcing & Delivery: Source joint projects and ensure delivery success by managing Celonis-powered consulting engagements and coordinating tightly across internal Celonis Japan teams.
• Partner Enablement: Embed Celonis into partner methodologies, ensuring it becomes a core part of their "toolbox" for digital and operational transformation practices.
• Solution Alignment: Shape joint initiatives by aligning partner-led themes (e.g., legacy modernization, supply chain resilience, AI operations) with Celonis’ capabilities.
• Pipeline Development: Collaborate closely with Celonis regional and sales leadership in Japan to activate partners in priority accounts and drive C-level pitches.
• Stakeholder Management: Navigate and manage stakeholders across partners, customers, and Celonis HQ to ensure the conversion of joint opportunities.
• Governance: Manage regional governance with partner firms, including regular steering committees, pipeline reviews, and project forecasts.

The Qualifications You Need

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience in alliances, partner management, or strategy consulting, ideally paired with exposure to enterprise software/SaaS sales.
• Required Network: Must have an established, robust network within the domestic Japanese SI ecosystem (e.g., NEC, Fujitsu, ABeam) and a proven track record of driving commercial outcomes with these partners.
• Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of the inner workings of Japanese System Integrators: their business models, incentive structures, sales cycles, and how they drive enterprise transformation.
• Executive Engagement: Proven ability to guide senior partner executives and C-level client executives.
• Communication: Excellent communication, storytelling skills, and executive presence. Native-level Japanese and Business-level English proficiency are required.
• Mindset & Work Style: Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Willingness to travel as needed within Japan and occasionally globally (10-20%).

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 Us:

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand - turning AI’s operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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