Product Owner – Data Governance And Enterprise Data Products

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

Job Summary

Do you want to be part of a company that is transforming how it works with data? Do the achievements and opportunities in this article excite you - Data Solutions to Power Decision-Making (linkedin.com)? Do you have passion for data solutions and products?

Elanco is investing in its data and information landscape to become more data-driven than ever before, and the Data Engineering and Platforms organization plays a key part of this transformation. As a result of our separation from our former parent company, Eli Lilly, Elanco has created a data environment that leverages modern technologies, platforms, and concepts to support all functions of the business.

Reporting to the Director - Data Platforms, the Data Platforms Product Owner is a key thought leader and accountable for the capabilities, products, and services within our Data Governance and Enterprise Data Products technology portfolio. This role drives the continuous evolution of platform capabilities, enabling sustainable scaling and value realization. A strong passion for data and technology is critical to success and making a positive impact.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Responsible for overseeing and improving products and services in the Integration and Consumption portfolio, covering critical Enterprise Datasets and Collibra across Elanco.
• Develop and share roadmaps, engage in business planning, and collaborate with stakeholders to address their needs.
• Manage portfolio backlogs, prioritize initiatives, and conduct engagement activities to promote portfolio capabilities.
• Act as the main technical contact and maintain relationships with vendors for potential solutions and issue escalation.
• Evaluate and implement enhancements to drive metrics like adoption, performance, cost optimization, and scalability through regular releases.
• Establish operational processes, analyze portfolio costs, and engage in community activities for sharing and learning.
• Stay updated on emerging technology trends, guiding the team on leveraging opportunities.
• Serve as an escalation point for significant issues impacting portfolio services and platforms.
• Ensure compliance with IT Quality Processes, including Change Management and Access Roster Reviews, for portfolio products and services.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a similar role
• Extensive leadership experience in technology services, projects, and products within complex global environments.
• Proficiency in Data Governance, engineering, and observability, with a focus on public cloud services like Azure and Google.
• Expertise in data tools and platforms, preferably those within the specific portfolio.
• Familiarity with peripheral technologies, notably Databricks, showcasing adaptability to new tech.
• Success in executing large-scale transformative plans and adeptness in prioritization within a global setting.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, stakeholder management, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong personal accountability, decision-making in ambiguous situations, and consensus-building skills.

Additional Preferences:

• Industry experience in Animal Health/Life Sciences and familiarity with regulated, ITIL-driven environments.

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