Program Manager - HMSA Job Summary: Works on activities assigned by executive management which are typically described as multiple highly complex program(s) consisting of sub-projects that may include the management of other project managers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience. Eight years of program / project management experience and two years of experience managing major projects. Experience with projects in multiple technologies and business functions. Project management certification is recommended. Successful completion of a recognized project management training or equivalent project management work experience is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Program Management: Responsible for managing all aspects of the planning, execution, controlling, and closure of programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Receives high-level business requirements and develops detailed requirements. Prioritizes efforts and maintains inter-dependencies. Refines resource requirements and forms project teams. Further defines estimates for financial, physical or human resources to support long-term projects and programs. Utilizes established project standards, procedures and quality objectives. Conducts project kickoff meetings, communicating individual roles and project/program expectations and ensuring that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively. Integrates detailed project plans and schedules into a master program plan. Provides work direction and leadership to assigned programs, including scheduling, assignment of work and review of individual project efforts. May manage project/product leads. Facilitates the evaluation, selection and contract negotiation for external vendors and independent contractors. Makes presentations to report on project status, conduct problem resolution and other types of communication to a variety of audiences. Monitors program milestones and critical dates, scopes, cost and quality to identify potential risks. Initiates ways to resolve schedule and other project-related issues. Keeps management aware of the situation. Manages any effects on related projects. Assesses variances from the program and project plans, integrates metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within approved scope and is within schedule, cost and quality objectives. Manages effects on related projects. Conducts program / project review and closure at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction of the program and each related project. Continuously provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project or overall program performance. Works with development team to integrate areas of improvement into the systems development life cycle and project management processes. Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with program stakeholders. Program / Project Management Consultation: Provides objective reporting of project performance across the enterprise for designated projects. This includes scope, schedule, resource and issues. Champions the development and standardization of best practices, project standards, procedures and quality objectives across the enterprise. Coaches or mentors staff managing projects throughout the enterprise as appropriate. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.hmsa.com. Location: Honolulu Compensation: Negotiable This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. hawaii