The Orbit Graduate Program: Sales Engineering

What’s your favorite part about the Orbit Program?

The people! Starting your career after college can be really hard, and the Orbit Program helps ease the transition because you are surrounded by individuals that are in the same phase of life as you. Everyone comes from such different educational backgrounds, so we all have unique skills, making us a great team. Everyone is willing to collaborate on projects and use their individual expertise to help you with any task when needed.

What makes the Orbit Program special and different from other programs?

Being a Value Engineer at Celonis means choosing to be at the forefront of innovation, focusing on unlocking value for businesses. The Orbit Program offers the opportunity to take ownership of strategic projects that impact the company’s hyper-growth, while learning and collaborating with the wider Value Engineering organization. It is incredible to see the value derived from the assets we have developed in the past year, a true reflection of the motivation and talent of the team, matched with the holistic approach of the Center of Excellence!

Why would you recommend others to start as a Value Engineer at Celonis?

The most enriching part of our role is the exposure we are submitted to on a daily basis. By working closely with clients from various industries, we gain valuable expertise in a rapidly growing field. And this personal growth is boosted by the Madrid hub, where you are able to work hand-in-hand with brilliant people.

What was the biggest benefit from the Value Engineering program so far?

1. Being part of such an ambitious and talented team where people always help each other and at the same time pushing each other to the next level.
2. Responsibility for your own clients from the very beginning and by that gaining tremendous experience early on.

Why would you recommend others to start as a Value Engineer at Celonis?

Value Engineering (VE) at Celonis offers a unique opportunity to join a pioneer in the process mining space and quickly gain experience working with customers. Celonis continues to disrupt itself, enforcing its position as a market leader and creating an opportunity for new team members to grow and contribute. The biggest strength of the VE team at Celonis is the multidisciplinary, team approach to serving customers and improving the product. This is an ideal role for those that enjoy a challenge, are not afraid of change, and seek out both technical work and collaboration with others.

What three attributes would someone need to succeed in being a Value Engineer?

As a solution engineer you need to be able to understand the pain & needs of customers and prioritize them. Authenticity and analytical thinking will help you to uncover the underlying root causes. With some technical understanding you will be able to translate these insights into solutions to generate value for each customer.

What three attributes would someone need to succeed in being a Value Engineer?

Being a Value Engineer means being the person on the front line that proves the real value of Celonis. You can succeed if you are:

• Entrepreneurial: you are not scared by taking action and setting yourself new challenges.
• Flexible: as solution engineer you will have many different responsibilities and tasks, from coding to selling.
• Analytical: you will need to unleash the Celonis value.

Why would you recommend others to start as a Value Engineer at Celonis?

Value Engineers at Celonis are uniquely placed at the intersection of technicality and business by the very nature of the platform - meaning that starting in the SE team is a great opportunity to develop skills in both domains. No two days are the same and you can go from discussing cash flow issues with a CFO one morning, to building a data model or running an IT infrastructure workshop in the afternoon. For people who love to learn fast and be challenged it’s an ideal place to get started in tech - and a strong springboard into a career in the industry.

What has been your favorite part of the Orbit Program so far?

Throughout my time in the Orbit Program, I’ve been exposed to so many different aspects of the business that have allowed me to grow at an exponential rate. Working with individuals from different backgrounds throughout the CoE and my industry alignment has allowed me to create strong, ambitious goals to help push myself to the next level. The people, culture, atmosphere, and leadership truly sets the stage for success in this program and I can’t wait to see how the skills I learned during the last year help me continue to excel in my future career.