Senior Product Manager – Procurement Strategy Realization

Your Responsibilities: 

 As a Senior Product Manager, you'll manage high-complexity products with dependencies, identifying growth opportunities and optimizing strategic alignment. 

 Competencies: 

• Guide teams through lean process facilitation and data-driven improvements. 

• Mentor product managers, fostering strategic growth and collaborative environments. 

• Drive complex projects, maintaining strategic agility and delivering coordinated ideas effectively. 

• Lead probing customer engagement, ensuring alignment and strategic adaptation in product designs. 

• Utilize product knowledge expansively to nurture product vision and roadmap execution. 

Problem Solving: 

• Navigate and resolve ambiguity and complex challenges effectively. 

• Apply strategic insights to deliver comprehensive solutions and drive continuous improvement. 

• Maintain clear team contribution to problem understanding, offering focused and actionable insights. 

Communication: 

• Expand strategic stakeholder relationships through clear and persuasive communications. 

• Foster open dialogue that reinforces collaborative understanding and trust. 

• Pioneer engagement approaches that build consensus across and outside organizational levels. 

Independance: 

• Contribute substantially to the development and execution of strategic business goals and ensure alignment with functional strategies. 

• Lead budgets and prioritize business direction, ensuring alignment and strategic coherence. 

Leadership: 

• Actively explore deeper knowledge in areas of product expertise to guide team success. 

• Facilitate crisis management situations, leading teams effectively to resolution. 

• Champion initiatives that act as catalysts for positive change across functional areas. 

• Act as a thought-leader, influencing strategic product offerings and decisions within Elanco. 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications): 

•  Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, business). 

• Required Experience: 10+ years technology experience showcasing strong learning agility at enterprise level 

Additional Information: 

• Location: Indianapolis, IN Headquarters (Hybrid environment)
• Travel: Minimal
•  Position Reporting Line: Sr Director, IT Product Management or Director, IT Product Management 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching