Advisor, Sr. Product Manager - Manufacturing Intelligence

Elanco • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: Product Manager As a Product Manager for Manufacturing Intelligence, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing Elanco’s global manufacturing operations. You will guide a dedicated product team to discover and deliver high-value digital solutions that enhance plant-floor efficiency and decision-making. In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing our manufacturing intelligence capabilities, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Predictive Maintenance, by steering the strategy for key platforms like AVEVA PI, Seeq, and Ekhosoft. Partnering closely with global process owners and manufacturing leaders, you will transform our digital agenda into tangible outcomes that directly support Elanco’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, business).
• 5+ years of technology experience showcasing proficient learning agility.
• 3+ years of CSV/CSQ experience implementing, validating, and maintaining GxP systems and supporting manufacturing operations.
• Deep expertise in product management principles.
• Proficient understanding of manufacturing intelligence systems and GxP regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with AVEVA PI, Seeq, or Ekhosoft.
• Experience working directly within a large-scale, global manufacturing network.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for manufacturing intelligence solutions, including OEE, Predictive Maintenance, and analytics platforms (e.g., AVEVA PI, Seeq, Ekhosoft).
• Guide the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovering user needs with global manufacturing partners to delivering valuable and feasible digital solutions.
• Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure the team's work aligns with strategic goals and delivers iterative value to modernize manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate closely with global process owners, manufacturing site leads, and IT teams to ensure solutions meet business requirements and are compliant with GxP standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees