Ellen Gilhooly
About Ellen Gilhooly
Ellen Gilhooly is a Project Manager Scrum Master at MassMutual with extensive experience in program and project management, particularly in the health insurance sector.
Current Position at MassMutual
Ellen Gilhooly currently holds the position of Project Manager Scrum Master at MassMutual. She operates in the Springfield, Massachusetts area, where she leverages her extensive experience in project and program management, as well as her expertise in developing and managing strategic partnerships across both business and technical domains.
Previous Roles at VLink Inc and MassMutual Financial Group
Ellen previously served as Program Manager at VLink Inc from 2017 to 2018 in South Windsor, Connecticut. Before that, she worked as a Senior Project Manager at MassMutual Financial Group (via EBIX consulting) from 2016 to 2017 in Enfield, Connecticut. In these roles, she demonstrated her strengths in identifying key client needs and developing new systems and programs.
Tenure at Aetna
During her tenure at Aetna, Ellen held multiple high-impact roles including Senior Director Application Development (2008-2015) and Informatics Head (2005-2008) in Hartford, Connecticut. Her time at Aetna was marked by a focus on building high-performance teams, managing data analytics and reporting, and overseeing vendor and resource management. She also served as Professional Development Manager, and Application Developer Manager II earlier in her career at Aetna.
Educational Background
Ellen pursued her Master's degree in Pastoral Studies/Counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vermont College/Union Institute & University, attained between 2003 and 2005. Earlier in her academic journey, she earned an Associate of Arts in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Greater Hartford Community College in 1986-1987.
Skills and Expertise
Ellen Gilhooly brings substantial expertise in program and project management, highlighting her proficiency in data analytics, big data technologies, and data warehousing. She is adept in vendor and resource management, and excels at identifying client needs and developing new systems and programs. Her inclusive and collaborative style contributes to her ability to build and manage high-performance teams.