Hawaiian Electric · 1 month ago
IT Program Manager - Oahu, Maui, or Hawai'i Island
Hawaii, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services in Hawaii, committed to community and environmental stewardship. They are seeking an IT Program Manager to establish and manage strategic directions and objectives for information technology programs, ensuring effective project teamwork and communication with stakeholders.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Plans various information technology (IT)/systems (IS) projects and programs varying from medium to highly complex nature. Responsible for visioning, planning and facilitating project teamwork in a matrix team environment, ensuring plans are carried out and business needs are met. Communicates with senior IT staff members, functional managers, project managers, and/or IT business solutions consultants regarding program plans and status
Provides professional and technical leadership in key program projects as a subject matter expert or for planning support and acts as technical advisor to the assigned project manager(s) or senior analyst(s). Leads longer-term scenario planning and visioning for a large segment of related technologies--an IT program (e.g., Geospatial Systems, communications systems, IT Infrastructure/Products, e-business strategic and tactical plans). Develops and maintains the strategic and tactical program budgets; acts as principal liaison to the IT Governance Group and other stakeholder management groups, such as the Geospatial Systems managers forum
Leads a team of people by assigning work and its associated priority, monitoring and evaluating work, and overseeing the performance, training and development needs of the group. Acts as primary mentor to a technology support staff, to relate big picture program awareness and facilitate knowledge transfer
Explores, establishes, and enhances strategic vendor and consultant relationships. Identifies staff development requirements and provides input on enhancing program management capability
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of information systems technologies normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of information system development or computing, communications and networking infrastructure, e-business technologies, project management, and standards associated with electric utility information systems
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of WAN/LAN/voice technology, personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc
Working knowledge of company policies and procedures as related to specific projects and assignments
Understanding of Company planning processes and program/non-program budgeting, IT governance, staff administration, and other administrative functions highly desirable
Demonstrated leadership skills including team leadership, effective written, oral and listening communication skills and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company and with outside contractors and consultants
Demonstrated strong analysis skills. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
Demonstrated presentation and platform skills to conduct and facilitate briefings and high-level meetings
Ability to mentor work staff and facilitate knowledge transfer
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion
Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring project requirements, resolving cost and time constraints, and conflicting priorities
Supervisory skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals, occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, and confrontational issues
Extensive (7 or more years) working level experience in the IT/IS program technologies and/or projects
Extensive (10 or more years) experience in the development of information systems or applications or computing, communications or networking infrastructure, or e-business applications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
Preferred
IT Business Consulting experience is also desirable
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification desirable
Company
Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric delivers clean and secure energy solutions by using renewable and sustainable resources that is cost-effective.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
S
Shelee Kimura
President and CEO
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