Delivery Manager

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: Delivery Manager – IT Delivery Management Organization

As a Delivery Manager, you will play a critical role in driving Elanco’s Agile transformation and product operating model. You’ll be part of the newly formed Delivery Management organization, empowering product teams by removing impediments, improving delivery flow, and fostering a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement. This role is a cornerstone of Elanco’s evolution toward becoming a truly product-led company.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive predictable delivery and flow by identifying, resolving, and escalating impediments across teams.
• Manage dependencies, coach teams in realistic forecasting, and promote transparent progress tracking.
• Partner with Product Managers to connect strategy with execution, improving deployment frequency and delivery predictability.
• Cultivate a high-performing, psychologically safe team culture focused on learning and collaboration.
• Champion continuous improvement using data and retrospectives to identify and act on opportunities.
• Contribute to and help evolve the Delivery Management community of practice, promoting consistency and excellence across Elanco.
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in a delivery-focused role such as Delivery Manager, Senior Scrum Master, or Agile Coach within a large, cross-functional organization.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Lean principles with proven ability to adapt frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to context.
• Demonstrated experience guiding teams through change and driving large-scale Agile or product model transformations.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with a data-driven approach to improvement.
  
  

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

• Background in software engineering or IT development programs.
• Experience working in regulated or global environments.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and teams at all levels to embrace Agile practices.
• Certifications such as CSM, PSM II, SAFe, SPS, or PRINCE2 Agile are valued but not required.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify systemic bottlenecks and drive organizational improvements.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Travel: Occasional, up to 10% annually.
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Environment).
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right candidate for this or another role!

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 U.S.
• Eight-week parental leave
• Nine Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401(k) matching
  
  

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