Project Manager

ELLKAY is a nationwide leader in health care data interoperability delivering innovative solutions that support the data migration needs of all members of the healthcare ecosystem. ELLKAY is playing a vital role in helping healthcare organizations access and share data among disparate systems. We are recognized by our e-health industry partners, independent medical group practices, hospitals and health systems, laboratories, and payers as the "Healthcare Data Plumbers" that make data migration and interoperability possible.
Our 'Client-first' focus has made ELLKAY one of the most respected healthcare IT companies in the nation. We value our clients and believe that strong relationships are the foundation for a strong company, and we're dedicated to providing connectivity to the healthcare industry.

Company Culture: We deal with medical data and we take our work very seriously, but not ourselves. If you're a smart, hard-working, dedicated individual who thrives in a laidback, friendly work environment, ELLKAY may be the place for you. We're committed to attracting good people who are passionate about the work they do.

ELLKAY was founded over a decade ago on the values of innovation, efficiency, and service created in a collaborative work culture. As we have grown, we are proud to still possess the same energy and passion for what we do. We strive to provide exceptional customer experiences to our clients, which begins with first employing amazing people. ELLKAY is proud to maintain a high-quality, innovative, and diverse workforce.

Job Description

This is a full-time, technically oriented-professional exempt position. A project manager in this position will be responsible for leading team(s) to deliver project(s) that span across multiple software solutions in the ELLKAY product suite to support our growing Health Care Delivery customer base. This includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

The Project Manager - has the authority to run each project on a day-to-day basis and is responsible for establishing and cultivating a positive working relationship with each customer from an implementation perspective. The project manager is also providing direction, coordination, and control of the project while remaining aligned with the commitments and goals of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful implementation of data transfer projects for multiple migration and archive solutions in the ELLKAY product suite.
• Provide leadership for the project team to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Work with customers to develop a comprehensive migration strategy including goals, extraction plans, and validation of migrated data.
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure overall success of the customer implementation.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one or more initiatives simultaneously.
• Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources in adherence to ELLKAY's prescribed project methodology
• Follow prescribed policies, procedures, and processes for a successful implementation.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals.
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, scope changes, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all project communication, both oral and written.
• Set and manage appropriate expectations both internally and externally.
• Collaborate and work with cross functional teams effectively, with a focus on organizational goals.
• Ability to meet stated customer-initiated deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Strong skills with critical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated organization and planning abilities.
• Experience leading multiple large-scale projects.
• Knowledge and experience in clinic or hospital-based applications and workflows.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in healthcare industry required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of LIS experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Blood Bank experience
• 3-5 years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
• PMP Certification preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

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

Including:

• A Competitive salary
• 401k w/ matching - once eligibility is met
• Work/life balance
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work options
• Employee Discounts
• Parental Leave
• Company paid - life and long-term disability benefits

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

Additional information

This is a full-time position for our HQ located in Elmwood Park, NJ. Remote work may be available within the US.

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.