Associate Director - IT

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Bengaluru seeks an Associate Director - IT to lead our Infrastructure Operations. You will oversee a hybrid cloud environment spanning on‑prem VMware and public clouds such as Azure and GCP, providing technical oversight and driving automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infrastructure, a CS/IT degree, and cloud certifications, with hands‑on experience in Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell or Python, and ITIL familiarity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure operations.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Cloud platform certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks like ITIL.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing infrastructure team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of a global hybrid infrastructure (VMware, Azure, GCP).
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and act as senior escalation point.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to align on sprint plans.
• Contribute to infrastructure roadmap and modernization efforts.
• Manage vendor relationships and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

DevOps

Automation

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Job description

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:

Associate Director - IT

Elanco is seeking a dynamic and technically strong Associate Director to lead our Infrastructure Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a talented team that oversees our hybrid cloud environment, spanning on‑premises VMware and public cloud platforms like Azure and GCP. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven leader with a passion for automation, a solid understanding of DevOps culture, and the ability to provide expert technical oversight for day‑to‑day operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our global hybrid infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our systems.
• Technical Oversight: Provide hands‑on technical guidance, acting as a senior escalation point for complex issues and architectural decisions across VMware, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Automation & Efficiency: Drive the strategy and execution of automation initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve operational efficiency.
• DevOps Collaboration: Work with team on Sprint planning and execution
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the infrastructure roadmap, influencing technology selection and modernization efforts to meet future business needs.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key technology vendors and communicate effectively with business stakeholders on performance, projects, and incidents.

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

• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure operations.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Good to have Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks like ITIL.
• Experience with facilitation and co‑ordination of projects

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role managing infrastructure operations teams.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with hybrid cloud technologies, including deep technical knowledge of one of these technologies Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or VMware.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
• A solid understanding of DevOps principles and how to apply them in an enterprise infrastructure context.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to lead technical troubleshooting efforts.
• A self‑driven and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Additional Information:

Travel: 0% Location: India, Bangalore

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.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.

Learn more at www.elanco.com.