Responsibilities:
As a Product Manager, you'll lead product growth and innovation enhancing product value through strategic insights, ensuring product feasibility, compliance, and alignment with both customer and business needs.
1. Competencies:
Ability to discuss with Global Process Owners what the desired business process/outcome is and how the system will need to adapt to manage that outcome.
Understanding of Supply Chain SAP transactions used by who and when
Translating business language to SAP IT language
Having cross module understanding of Supply Chain SAP dependencies
Understanding the data/processes in scope of expertise
Provide influential insights and establish domain expertise supported by strong analytical skills.
Introduce proactive solutions addressing market and customer demands.
Champion further customer engagement initiatives to streamline user experiences.
Maintain and prioritize product backlog and adapt in strategic development efficiently.
Execute iterative and valuable product outcomes through practiced agile methodologies.
2. Problem Solving:
Analyze and resolve product challenges using data-driven insights.
Identify impactful solutions, mitigating potential risks.
Collaborate with teams to lead clear definitions and measurable objectives in problem articulation.
3. Communication:
Persuasively communicate strategic product value across varied audiences.
Maintain transparency and alignment in stakeholder discourse.
Invite and engage in active listening to refine understanding and promote team collaboration.
4. Independence:
Demonstrate ownership in product strategy and budget management.
Lead in business planning processes while showing flexibility to strategic shifts.
5. Leadership:
Provide experience-based recommendations to leadership, demonstrating strategic insight.
Inspire and evangelize product vision and strategic direction within teams.
Cultivate a thriving team environment through effective leadership practices.
Required Experience:
6. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (, computer science, data science, business).
7. Recommended Experience:
7+ years technology experience with SAP in a life sciences areas showcasing strong learning agility
3+ years experience implementing, validating, and maintaining GxP systems and associated documentation and supporting manufacturing operations.
Diverse Perspectives:
At Elanco, we believe innovation thrives when diverse ideas and experiences intersect. We welcome candidates who bring varied life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences, and invite you to share how your unique perspective will contribute to our dynamic product teams.