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- Define and implement enterprise data architecture supporting commercial analytics, process mining, AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead commercial data quality, governance, and Master Data Management (MDM) strategies to ensure trusted and consistent data across Salesforce, SAP, Marketo, Celonis, Power BI, and other business-critical platforms.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Celonis architecture, including data models, transformations, process mining capabilities, and Action Flows.
- Establish data quality standards, monitoring frameworks, and validation processes to improve data integrity and business outcomes.
- Design and govern scalable, secure, and auditable data solutions that support enterprise AI, automation, and predictive analytics initiatives.
- Define standards and best practices for data engineering, integration frameworks, CI/CD, and MLOps across commercial data environments.
- Lead the design and development of Python and SQL-based data pipelines integrating commercial systems and enabling advanced analytics.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and operational excellence through process mining.
- Drive continuous improvement through enhanced visibility into commercial processes, data performance, and workflow automation.
- Provide technical guidance and architectural expertise across cross-functional teams spanning data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, process mining, AI platforms, MLOps, or related technical disciplines.
- Deep expertise in Celonis, including process mining, data modeling, transformations, and Action Flows.
- Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce, Python, and SQL within large-scale commercial data environments.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance, data quality, and Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks.
- Experience defining architecture standards and operating models for data, analytics, AI, and automation platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and distributed data architectures, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience integrating complex commercial systems, including CRM, ERP, marketing automation, and business intelligence platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable data solutions in complex, global organizations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences.
- Experience with process automation, orchestration tools, and modern DevOps/MLOps practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Experience architecting commercial data platforms supporting global sales, marketing, service, and operations teams.
- Expertise in AI and machine learning platform enablement, including production-ready data and model lifecycle management.
- Experience driving process improvement initiatives through Celonis process intelligence and automation capabilities.
- Background working in highly regulated, global, or enterprise-scale environments.
Company Description:
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
- Define and implement enterprise data architecture supporting commercial analytics, process mining, AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead commercial data quality, governance, and Master Data Management (MDM) strategies to ensure trusted and consistent data across Salesforce, SAP, Marketo, Celonis, Power BI, and other business-critical platforms.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Celonis architecture, including data models, transformations, process mining capabilities, and Action Flows.
- Establish data quality standards, monitoring frameworks, and validation processes to improve data integrity and business outcomes.
- Design and govern scalable, secure, and auditable data solutions that support enterprise AI, automation, and predictive analytics initiatives.
- Define standards and best practices for data engineering, integration frameworks, CI/CD, and MLOps across commercial data environments.
- Lead the design and development of Python and SQL-based data pipelines integrating commercial systems and enabling advanced analytics.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and operational excellence through process mining.
- Drive continuous improvement through enhanced visibility into commercial processes, data performance, and workflow automation.
- Provide technical guidance and architectural expertise across cross-functional teams spanning data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, process mining, AI platforms, MLOps, or related technical disciplines.
- Deep expertise in Celonis, including process mining, data modeling, transformations, and Action Flows.
- Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce, Python, and SQL within large-scale commercial data environments.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance, data quality, and Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks.
- Experience defining architecture standards and operating models for data, analytics, AI, and automation platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and distributed data architectures, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience integrating complex commercial systems, including CRM, ERP, marketing automation, and business intelligence platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable data solutions in complex, global organizations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences.
- Experience with process automation, orchestration tools, and modern DevOps/MLOps practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Experience architecting commercial data platforms supporting global sales, marketing, service, and operations teams.
- Expertise in AI and machine learning platform enablement, including production-ready data and model lifecycle management.
- Experience driving process improvement initiatives through Celonis process intelligence and automation capabilities.
- Background working in highly regulated, global, or enterprise-scale environments.
Company Description:
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman20
- AbbVie8
- ASM7
- Eli Lilly6
- Worley5
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal process manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of process improvement or operational excellence experience
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from definition to sustainment
- Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio or similar diagramming software
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field
- Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, Minitab, or SQL
Tips for Your Principal Process Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvement outcomes on your resume
Principal process manager roles screen heavily on measurable impact. For every initiative you led, name the metric you moved, the baseline, and the result. Cycle time reduction, defect rates, and cost savings expressed as concrete numbers outperform vague descriptions of responsibilities.
Align your certifications to the posted requirements
Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and APICS certifications each signal a different operational philosophy. Check which one the job description emphasizes before you apply, and lead with the matching credential in your summary section so screeners see it immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal process manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job descriptions that name your industry
Principal process manager responsibilities differ significantly between semiconductor fabs, hospital systems, and financial operations. Search using your industry alongside the title to find openings where your domain knowledge closes candidates who only have general process credentials.
Prepare a structured case study for interviews
Hiring panels at this level expect you to walk through a full improvement lifecycle, from problem identification through sustainment. Prepare one or two detailed examples where you can describe stakeholder resistance, the analytical method you used, and how you locked in the gains.
Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation
At the principal level, your ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority matters as much as your salary. When an offer arrives, clarify what budget you control, which teams you have formal access to, and whether the role has a path to VP or director of operations.
Principal Process Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal process managers?
The most active employers for principal process managers right now are Northrop Grumman, AbbVie, and ASM, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest concentration include manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large-scale financial operations.
How many principal process manager jobs are remote?
About 43% of principal process manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on on-site observation and cross-functional workshops. Sub-areas such as business process management in financial services and technology operations tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to manufacturing or clinical operations roles.
How do you become a principal process manager?
Start by building hands-on experience in a process analyst or process engineer role where you lead smaller improvement projects. Earn a Lean or Six Sigma certification to formalize your methodology, then take on cross-functional project ownership. Progress to managing managers or programs, and document measurable outcomes at each stage to support a move into principal-level positions.
Can you get hired as a principal process manager without direct experience at that level?
It's possible if you can demonstrate that your current scope matches principal-level expectations even under a different title. Focus your application on the complexity of the systems you've improved, the number of stakeholders you've coordinated, and the financial impact you've driven. Hiring managers weigh evidence of that scope over title history when evaluating borderline candidates.
What does the principal process manager interview process look like?
Expect a recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your improvement methodology and leadership philosophy. Later rounds typically include a panel interview with operations, finance, and engineering stakeholders, and a case study or presentation where you walk through a past transformation project. Final-stage discussions often center on culture fit and strategic vision for the function.
Where can I find and apply to principal process manager jobs?
You can find and apply to principal process manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target level.
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