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IT Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$94.30K - $115.70K/yr

The IT Manager supervises help desk staff and assists in ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues across the organization. Reporting to the Information Technology Director, this ...

JOB SUMMARY The IT Manager is responsible for verifying the IT landscape supports the property business goals safely, securely, and effectively. This integral role demonstrates key information ...

PURPOSE STATEMENT The Manager, IT Security is responsible for leading and operating a comprehensive ... Creates programs designed to increase cybersecurity awareness within the company such as phishing ...

Manager, IT Security

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$90.79K - $129.71K/yr

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT The Manager, IT Security is responsible for leading and operating a ... Creates programs designed to increase cybersecurity awareness within the company such as phishing ...

Tanabe Pharma America is seeking a Manager, IT Security to lead a comprehensive cybersecurity and information protection program. This role involves overseeing security operations, managing security ...

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How much do it program manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for it program manager in Hawaii is $123,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,500.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does an IT Program Manager Do?

An IT program manager works to develop and oversee different programs for an employer. In this career, responsibilities are to create a plan or framework for the program, implement the framework, and oversee teams of employees working on projects. They may be involved in selecting a team projects, planning a budget and timeline, and defining the project scope as it relates to the company’s regular operations. Qualifications often include a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science or information technology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IT Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an IT Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, budgeting, and IT systems, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and certifications such as PMP or Agile. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and enterprise IT platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure successful delivery of complex IT initiatives on time and within scope, driving organizational goals.

What are some common challenges IT Program Managers face when coordinating cross-functional teams?

IT Program Managers often work with cross-functional teams that include developers, business analysts, QA specialists, and stakeholders from various departments. One common challenge is ensuring effective communication and alignment among diverse team members with different priorities and technical backgrounds. Balancing competing deadlines, managing resource allocation, and navigating organizational changes can also be demanding. Successful IT Program Managers proactively address these challenges by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, and regularly updating stakeholders on progress.

What are IT Program Managers?

IT Program Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple technology projects within an organization. They ensure that these projects align with the company’s strategic goals, managing resources, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication. Unlike project managers who focus on individual projects, program managers manage a portfolio of related projects to achieve broader business objectives. They play a key role in risk management, resolving issues, and ensuring successful program delivery.

What is the difference between It Program Manager vs IT Project Manager?

AspectIT Program ManagerIT Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple related projects, aligns them with business goals, manages program-level risks and resources.Manages individual projects, ensuring specific objectives, scope, and deadlines are met.
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, ITILPMP, CAPM, ITIL
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-project coordination, senior management interactionProject execution, team management, stakeholder communication
FocusProgram-level outcomes and strategic alignmentProject-specific deliverables and timelines

While both roles require similar certifications and work in IT environments, an IT Program Manager oversees multiple projects to ensure they align with broader business objectives, whereas an IT Project Manager focuses on the successful delivery of individual projects.

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IT Program Manager - Security - Oahu

hawaiianel

Honolulu, HI

Other

Posted 28 days ago


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 ET DESKTOP SERVICES Department of the P INFO TECHNOLOGY & 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 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 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 groups and other stakeholder management groups.
  • 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.
  • 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 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, 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) working level experience in the IT/IS program technologies and/or projects.  Prerequisite positions may include one or more of the following: senior analyst, project manager.  IT Business Consulting experience is also desirable. 
  • Extensive (10 or more 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.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies:

Location: Honolulu - Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the IT Project Manager - Security [Req ID 10149] position is $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. 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 at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

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 StatementHawaiian 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 (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. 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.