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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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Automation Associate Technical Solution Owner to join our dynamic TechOps team. This role will be pivotal in shaping and accelerating our automation strategy, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency across Elanco. If you are passionate about automation and its potential to transform businesses, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of automation technologies, strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a proven ability to deliver impactful results. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions.

TechOps is responsible for all IT Infrastructure, Client Services, and Global & Site Operations across Elanco. We leverage modern technologies to build for the future and empower our colleagues to achieve remarkable outcomes. In this role, you will be a champion for automation, fostering a culture where automation is integrated into every facet of our work.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation across diverse business processes.

• Develop and implement innovative automation solutions using appropriate technologies (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, scripting, workflow automation tools, AI tools).

• Collaborate with stakeholders across TechOps service lines to gather requirements, ensure alignment with business needs, and drive the automation agenda.

• Ensuring the seamless operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated systems and processes.

• Actively participating in sprint planning and resource allocation cycles to integrate automation features effectively.

• Designing, documenting, and maintaining automation workflows and associated documentation.

• Managing and monitoring automation systems to guarantee optimal performance and stability.

• Staying at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging automation technologies.

• Providing technical guidance to team members.

• Championing automation initiatives across TechOps and evangelizing its benefits to foster a culture of automation.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• 6+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions.

• Strong understanding of automation tools & technologies (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps, scripting, workflow automation tools and AI Capabilities).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with cloud platforms

• Experience with process analysis and improvement methodologies.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0-10%

• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment
  

Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown underrepresented 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 for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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