Director - ERP Delivery & Operations (FICO)

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Your Role: Director – ERP Delivery and Operations (FICO) 
As the Director of ERP Delivery and Operations for FICO, you will guide the 'engine room' of Elanco's global financial systems.

You will be a critical guide within the ERP IT organization, responsible for the teams and solutions that power our core Finance and Controlling operations.

In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing the reliability, compliance, and evolution of our SAP landscape, partnering closely with Product Managers and business leaders to ensure our financial systems are a rock-solid foundation for growth and efficiency.

This is an opportunity to shape a high-performing global team and mature our delivery practices as we continue our journey in a product-aligned model. 

Your Responsibilities: 


* Guide, develop, and mentor a diverse, high-performing, globally distributed team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 



* Own the end-to-end delivery and operational support for the ERP FICO portfolio, managing intake, prioritization, and release management in close partnership with Product Managers and business leaders. 



* Drive the streamlining and maturation of key IT processes, including change and release management, while ensuring unwavering adherence to regulatory compliance standards (SOX, GxP) and IT General Controls (ITGC). 



* Build strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders and internal technology leaders to ensure strategic alignment, manage expectations, and serve as the primary escalation point for delivery issues. 



* Define and execute the team's continuous improvement strategy, including vendor oversight and resourcing plans, to build team capacity and capabilities for future demands. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 



* Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity managing technical teams. 



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