• As a Principal Product Manager, you will oversee strategic product lines and/or lead critical initiatives with high-impact objectives and influence Elanco's strategic trajectory. 

• Apply extensive product management skills in planning, execution, and strategy deployment. 

• Exhibit thought leadership in representing Elanco's strategic vision globally and internally. 

• Mentor cross-functional teams, optimizing solutions and ensuring seamless integration and value delivery. 

• Consistently align product management practices with technological advancements to streamline processes and increase team velocity. 

• Lead enterprise-scale initiatives assuring directional alignment with corporate strategies. 

• Lead multiple product workstreams or a product area—balancing resources across competing priorities. 

Problem Solving: 

• Manage complex product developments proactively, addressing strategic challenges with innovative solutions. 

• Own key performance indicators (KPIs) for product portfolio, and mentor team on using data to drive prioritization and validate hypotheses. 

• Engage teams to thoroughly detail problems they tackle, guiding resolution paths and applying effective risk mitigation. 

Communication: 

• Articulate and communicate strategic initiatives across Elanco's corporate landscape; articulate a compelling long-term vision for a product space and help other PMs and product teams connect their work to broader strategy. 

• Continually evolve communication practices to boost collaboration and strategic familiarity internally and externally. 

• Represent Elanco and present product strategy at industry conferences, in customer councils, and to senior leadership. 

• Engage with VP/C-level stakeholders, framing decisions, and representing the product organization at senior forums. 

Independance: 

• Lead strategic planning, shaping sustainable business directions while maintaining alignment with Elanco's objectives. 

• Navigate budgetary and strategic boundaries with confidence, scaling solutions to meet broader corporate aims. 

• Spearhead corporate strategy alignment, ensuring decisive actions in both product vision and market leadership. 

• Make trade-offs at the portfolio level and help guide other PMs to align team backlogs to enterprise strategy. 

Leadership: 

• Lead cross-product strategy and guide other product managers in areas where their products intersect. 

• Influence succession planning within Elanco, fostering strategic depth and leadership continuity. 

• Educate and mentor stakeholders in product management practices and strategic decision-making. 

• Provide direct / indirect people leadership through managing, mentoring, and/or coaching other PMs; help other PMs on how to manage business partners effectively, while stepping in to resolve conflicts or elevate strategic discussions. 

• Influence outside direct span of control (e.g., shared services, engineering, finance leaders). 

• Enhances skill multiplication by building templates, frameworks, and repeatable practices that elevate product management maturity across the team. 

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 in technology, with at least 7+ years in a dedicated Product Management role, successfully scaling or transforming product portfolios with measurable business outcomes. 

• People Leadership Experience:  At least 3-5 years managing other Product Managers (either formally or informally as a group lead). 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Deep Finance Domain Knowledge: Significant experience building products for or working within corporate finance functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Tax, or Treasury. 

• ERP & Systems Experience: Hands-on experience with large-scale ERP transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and familiarity with modern financial planning or reporting tools. 

• Global Experience: Experience managing products and stakeholders in a complex, global organization. 

• An MBA or Master's degree in Finance or a related field is a plus. 

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal, as required by role.

• Location: Indianapolis, US – Hybrid Work Environment.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies show underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right candidate for this 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! 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
   

Full-time employees are also eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare, retirement, time-off, and well-being offerings.
 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.