Dual fluency — technology and business. You can hold your own with a CIO’s architects and frame value for a CFO. Ideally a strong technical/analytical foundation combined with functional domain depth (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, or industry expertise). Candidates with only a general-management background often skew domain-strong / tech-light — we’re looking for both.
Executive stakeholder credibility. You regularly present to and advise senior executives (CxO / CxO-1), and can earn trust with accomplished, globally-exposed leaders.
Value-selling and commercial acumen. A track record of influencing and closing enterprise business alongside sales — through discovery, value assessment, and PoV — not a quota-carrying sales role. Comfortable owning and growing a significant multi-million-dollar portfolio.
Team leadership and coaching. Demonstrated experience building and leading teams, and coaching individuals to high performance and excellence.
A point of view on Enterprise AI. You think critically about where Enterprise AI is heading and how it changes the way businesses operate and buy.
Domain depth. Deep expertise in one or more industries or cross-industry functional areas, with the ability to build compelling value roadmaps.
Experience. Typically 15+ years of relevant experience with a strong growth trajectory. A technology-product pedigree (e.g., leading a pre-sales / practice team at an enterprise software company) is a strong advantage. Direct Celonis or process-mining experience is welcome but not required.
Communication: Strong communication skills