Ellie Hughes (Crist)
About Ellie Hughes (Crist)
Ellie Hughes is the Senior Director of Product Management at project44, with extensive experience in product management and a background in Management Information Systems from Miami University.
Current Title and Role at project44
Ellie Hughes currently holds the position of Senior Director, Product Management at project44. In her current role, Ellie focuses on overseeing and advancing product management initiatives, driving product strategies, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her extensive expertise in product management, built over years of progressive roles within the company, equips her to handle the complexities of her responsibilities effectively.
Previous Roles at project44
Ellie Hughes has a rich history with project44, where she has taken on several positions over the years. She began as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2021, managing and developing product strategies. She then advanced to Senior Product Manager for 9 months in 2021. Following this, she assumed the role of Chief of Staff, Product, for 11 months until 2022. This diverse experience within project44 has deepened her understanding and capability in product management and organizational alignment.
Career at Uptake
Before her tenure at project44, Ellie Hughes worked at Uptake where she held two roles. She briefly served as Customer Solutions Manager for 2 months in 2018, focusing on customer-centric solutions and engagement. Prior to this, she was a Technical Project Manager from 2017 to 2018, where she managed intricate technical projects and ensured successful implementations. These roles helped shape her project management and customer relations skills.
Consultancy Experience at IBM
Ellie Hughes began her career at IBM, where she worked in various consultancy roles in Chicago, IL. From 2014 to 2016, she was a Consultant in Business Analytics and Strategy, providing strategic insights and business analytics solutions. She then moved on to be a Senior Consultant in Cognitive Business Solutions in 2016 for 6 months, where she focused on cognitive business solutions and innovations. Her consultancy experience at IBM laid a strong foundation for her analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Educational Background
Ellie Hughes holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management Information Systems from Miami University. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in information systems management, analytics, and business strategies which have significantly contributed to her professional roles and expertise in product management and consultancy.