
Director, Value Engineering (DACH) - CPG/Retail
Description
Celonis is hiring a Director of Value Engineering for the CPG & Retail segment across the DACH region, based at its Munich headquarters. As a player-coach, the Director leads a team of six to seven Value Engineers and owns ARR, renewal, and net-retention targets while serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives at major retail and consumer-goods brands. The role blends process-transformation consulting, executive advisory, and enterprise-AI adoption using the Celonis platform, and drives partner strategy and industry thought leadership. It requires business-fluent German and fluent English, deep CPG/Retail domain expertise, and a track record leading pre-sales, consulting, or value-engineering teams.
Requirements
- Native or business-fluent German (spoken and written) and fluent English
- Based in or willing to relocate to Munich, with willingness to travel to customer sites across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Track record leading pre-sales, management consulting, or value engineering teams within Enterprise SaaS, Enterprise AI, or Management Consulting
- Deep domain expertise in supply chain, procurement, fulfillment, and operational processes within the CPG & Retail industries
- Demonstrated ability to directly manage or mentor a team of 6-7 high-performing individual contributors
- Strong commercial acumen with experience owning ACV, net retention, and renewal pipeline metrics
- Outstanding executive presence with a proven track record of building C-level relationships across global brands and regional retail leaders
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Company equity (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants
Generous PTO and hybrid working options
Comprehensive benefits and extensive parental leave (24 weeks for primary carers, 12 weeks for supporting carers)
Dedicated volunteer Impact Days
Gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs
Clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship
Inclusion and belonging programs
📍 Life in Munich
👥
Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
🏥
Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
🎉
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
🏞️
Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
💰
Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
Celonis is the leader in process mining technology, helping enterprises uncover and fix inefficiencies in their business processes using AI-driven insights over SAP, Salesforce, and other system data.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.