ELLKAY started out providing connectivity solutions to laboratories and within a few years, grew to also provide data management solutions to ambulatory organizations. ELLKAY is now a trusted data management partner in five healthcare segments. ELLKAY’s solutions continue to serve laboratories and ambulatory practices and have expanded to empower hospitals and health systems, healthcare IT vendors, ambulatory practices, health plans, and other healthcare organizations with cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive their growth and interoperability strategies.

Today, ELLKAY remains true to our core values, building strong partner relationships and offering unparalleled service and support while providing innovative, scalable solutions to the challenges our customers face in today’s data-rich world.

ELLKAY's experience, customer-focused approach, and reputation for innovation, speed, and accuracy differentiate ELLKAY as a premier partner for your interoperability needs and data management strategy.

Job Description:

ELLKAY is seeking an experienced, AI-savvy Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that embed AI into core business operations, including Finance, HR, Engineering, Sales, Legal and Product/Project management. This role sits at the intersection of technology, operations, and strategy, and will drive execution of our enterprise Operational AI roadmap.

You will partner closely with business teams to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful delivery of AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and scalability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of AI-driven initiatives across multiple business functions, from ideation through deployment and adoption.
• Partner with stakeholders in various business functions to identify high-impact AI use cases.
• Translate business needs into structured project plans, aligning technical teams with operational goals.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent programs.
• Drive adoption of AI solutions by coordinating change management, training, and communication efforts.
• Collaborate with AI team to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
• Establish metrics to measure impact (e.g., productivity gains, cost savings, process improvements).
• Track and report progress to executive leadership, providing clear visibility into outcomes and risks.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and responsible AI practices.

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in technology or healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving data, analytics, or AI/ML solutions.
• Good understanding of AI/ML concepts (e.g., LLMs, automation, predictive modeling) and their business applications.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on outcomes and impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare technology or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with AI tools/platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Google Vertex AI, automation platforms).
• Experience driving internal productivity initiatives (e.g., developer productivity, sales automation, HR systems).
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification.
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, and ethical AI frameworks.

Benefits:

ELLKAY offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that starts day one!

Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employer-paid Life and LTD
• 401k w/ matching – once eligibility is met
• Work/life balance
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Flexible working hours
• Generous FTO
• Remote work options
• Employee Discounts
• Parental Leave
• Gym membership / Exercise class stipends

Our awesome culture includes:

• Working with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do
• Professional growth within
• Innovation environment
• On site in HQ Free daily lunches

Awards:

• 2025 Top Workplaces Employee Appreciation
• 2025 Top Workplaces Employee Well-Being
• 2025 Top Workplaces Professional Development
• 2025 Top Workplaces Leadership
• 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces
• 2026 NJ Top Workplaces

Additional information

At ELLKAY, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy of operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences. For those who do not live within 40 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets.

For more information on our company, visit www.ELLKAY.com.

ELLKAY LLC is a Smoke-Free Workplace.

ELLKAY, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.