IT Project Manager - Security - Oahu

Location: Honolulu – Oahu Role: Professional Supervisor, Vacancy: 1. Hiring Range: $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. Job Function Establishes and helps manage strategic directions, objectives, budgets, priorities and projects for selected information technology programs or related technologies, in collaboration with the director, Chief Information Officer and customer stakeholders. Serves as team leader (as required), subject matter expert and technical resource, mentoring and advising project teams during planning, execution and maintenance activities. Essential Functions Plans various IT/IS projects and programs of medium to highly complex nature, ensuring plans are carried out and business needs are met. Communicates with senior IT staff, functional managers, project managers, and 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 adviser to the assigned project manager(s) or senior analyst(s). Leads longer‑term scenario planning and visioning for a large segment of related technologies (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 IT governance groups and other stakeholder management groups. Leads a team of people by assigning work and its associated priority, monitoring and evaluating work, and overseeing performance, training and development needs. Acts as primary mentor to technology support staff, facilitating knowledge transfer. Explores, establishes, and enhances strategic vendor and consultant relationships. Identifies staff development requirements and provides input on enhancing program management capability. Remains available for both scheduled and unscheduled work. Work may be required outside normal business hours and on weekends. Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparations for such response. Basic Qualifications Knowledge Requirements 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 Unix 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. Skills Requirements Demonstrated leadership skills including team leadership, effective written, oral and listening communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Strong analysis skills with the ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly. Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Presentation and platform skills to conduct and facilitate briefings and high‑level meetings. Ability to mentor work staff and facilitate knowledge transfer. Interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues with professionalism, tact, courtesy and discretion. In‑depth analytical and administrative skills for preparing and monitoring project requirements, resolving cost and time constraints, and conflicting priorities. Supervisory skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals, including sensitive, difficult and confrontational issues. Experience Requirements Extensive (7+ years) working‑level experience in IT/IS program technologies and/or projects; prerequisite positions may include senior analyst or project manager. IT Business Consulting experience desirable. Extensive (10+ years) experience in the development of information systems or applications or computing, communications or networking infrastructure, or e‑business applications. Demonstrated project management competency; Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification desirable. About Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. It is one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. As the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaiian families and businesses. Applicant Certification Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company. 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Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543‑4848. Affiliate Disclaimer Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulated companies. By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one‑time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty‑five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation. 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