IT Technical Program Manager – Oahu @ hawaiianel

Apply4itjobs; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Company is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to establish and lead SAP information technology programs, collaborating with directors, managers, and stakeholders to set strategy, budgets, and priorities.

You will mentor teams, drive complex projects, manage budgets, and strengthen vendor relationships in a dynamic utility environment on Oahu.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of information systems technologies and SAP-related information system development.
• Experience with middleware interfaces and database administration.
• Understanding of IT budgeting, governance, staff administration and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP IT programs and collaborate with director, manager and customer stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams in planning, execution and maintenance.
• Develop budgets and manage program resources across projects.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and ensure delivery against plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analysis

Adaptability

Presentation

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/IT

Tools

Middleware technologies

Unix systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

We recognize our competitive advantage — our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION

The P EX ENTERPRISE TECH SOFTWARE SVCS Department of the P SOFTWARE APPLICATION SVCS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.(Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION

Establishes and helps manage strategic directions, objectives, budgets, priorities and projects for SAP information technology programs or related technologies, in collaboration with the director, manager, 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 SAP and SAP related 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 the companies SAP based landscape. Develops and maintains the strategic and tactical program budgets.
• 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. Facilitates the mitigation of vulnerabilities for systems supported by the team.
• Explores, establishes, and enhances strategic vendor and consultant relationships. Identifies staff development requirements and provides input on enhancing program management capability.
• Remain available for both scheduled and unscheduled work. Said work is occasionally required outside normal business hours and on weekends.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency 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 SAP and SAP related 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 the development of interfaces/integrations using middleware technologies and of database administration and management technologies.
• 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, 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.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (7 or more) years of experience working level experience in the IT/IS program technologies and/or projects. Prerequisite positions may include one or more of the following: senior analyst – SAP, project manager. IT Business Consulting experience is also desirable.
• Several (5-7 or more) years of experience in the development of SAP and SAP related information systems or applications or computing, communications or networking infrastructure, or e-business applications.
• Several (5 or more) years of experience in the development of interfaces and in working with databases.
• Demonstrated project management competency; Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification desirable.

Role: Professional Supervisor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the IT Technical Program Manager [Req ID 10141] position is $120,600.00 to $156,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us athttp://hawaiianelectric.com.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light(“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies.The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

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.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”.

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.