Hawaiian Electric · 19 hours ago
Engineering Senior Program Manager - Oahu
Hawaii, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expHawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services to 95 percent of Hawaii's residents. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the design of new policies and processes for major engineering improvement initiatives, ensuring effective execution and management of capital projects and day-to-day operations.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Leads design of new policies, processes, and procedures with a significant impact on departmental or divisional results
Develops solutions to problems and execution gaps by drawing upon best practices, expertise, and leadership
Interacts with internal and external stakeholders and vendors at various levels on matters with direct impact to an operating company, division and/or department
Prepares and conducts training of policies, processes and procedures for employees in the division
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Understands the Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field or equivalent is required; Advanced training in business administration is desirable
Mastery level knowledge of the current culture and environment at the Hawaiian Electric Companies typically acquired by working with many cross-functional teams within the companies
Extensive knowledge of Lean thinking principles and best practices to achieve customer experience excellence including the Lean Foundation, deployment systems, continuous improvement, enterprise alignment and business results typically acquired through formal training. Able to obtain Certified Lean Sensei or Black Belt
Thorough knowledge of project management standards and methodologies, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects, developing work breakdown structures, tracking progress and status, managing scope, mitigating risk, etc., typically acquired through formal training. Able to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. SOX, PUC, etc.)
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and ability to learn additional software tools to perform work
Working knowledge and understanding of the application of the Tariff, Electric Service Installation Manual, Engineering Construction Standards and Practices, distribution design criteria, revenue metering, national electric code, and engineering standard practice processes and procedures
Working knowledge of Engineering policies, processes, standard operating procedures
Working knowledge of City, State and Federal laws and regulations as related to the placement of electric facilities along public rights of way, and cost sharing
Thorough knowledge of Company policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union agreement, Accident Prevention Manual; General Information Manual, Code of Conduct etc
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence, motivate, and persuade various groups or individuals. Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion. Ability to resolve conflicts through active communication, negotiation and coordination
Great attention to detail, structure and rigor while demonstrating sound financial acumen in analysis, reporting, planning, budget and forecasting
Must have excellent facilitation and communication skills
Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly, determine root causes of problems and develop solutions
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
Demonstrated strong analytical skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring program/project requirements, resolving cost and time constraints, and conflicting priorities
Excellent written, verbal, listening, analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution communication skills
Organizational and planning skills to handle various projects/assignments with different objectives, deliverables and completion schedules
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives
Multiple (5 or more) years experience in the planning and/or design of electric utility systems including serving customers, or equivalent
Viewed as a key expert and/or resource within field by those within the company
Several (3) years experience in any combination of the areas of Customer Service, Energy Delivery, and Information Technology (including SAP solution) areas in the regulated electric utility business to ensure working knowledge of the business area
Preferred
Supervisory experience is 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
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Shelee Kimura
President and CEO
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