Principal Product Manager, Public Sector &… at Celonis · New York

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. The Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Product Manager to own the strategy and execution for our SaaS (& self-managed) product(s) within highly regulated industries and the public sector (e.g., Finance, Healthcare, Government, Utilities). This role requires a deep understanding of compliance, security, and the unique needs of public/regulated entities, particularly concerning hybrid and private cloud deployment models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Focus: Define and prioritize product features, certifications, and documentation necessary to meet specific industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO standards, local government mandates).
• Deployment Strategy Ownership: Drive the product roadmap for deployment options, including single-tenant, hybrid, and private cloud/on-premise deployments, ensuring the product meets stringent performance, security, and update requirements in these regulated environments. Experience releasing on-premise software, including security patches & dealing with multiple versions.
• Market Strategy: Develop and execute the product roadmap for public sector and regulated markets, identifying key pain points, emerging compliance needs, and competitive differentiation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the voice of the regulated and public sector customer, collaborating closely with Sales, Legal, Security/Compliance, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
• Requirements Definition: Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories and product specifications.
• Go-to-Market: Support Bids & Proposals and Sales Enablement by providing product expertise related to security, compliance, and public sector-specific features.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Product Management experience, preferably with a B2B SaaS product.
• Demonstrable experience working within or extensively selling/developing for regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare) or the Public Sector/Government.
• Familiarity with private cloud, hybrid cloud, or self-managed deployment models and the unique operational challenges they present.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, data governance, and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to cloud software.
• Great knowledge of cloud native software stacks, such as Kubernetes and Object storage, and how to apply them in a self-hosted, regulated industry environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory topics to diverse audiences.
• [Degree/Certification, e.g., Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.]
• Experience with specific certifications like FedRAMP, SOC 2, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks is a plus
• Experience with cloud infrastructure services and cloud native infrastructure abstractions such as Kubernetes and Object Storage is a plus

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 New York, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$184,000—$216,000 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 Us:

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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