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Portfolio Analyst / Senior Portfolio Analyst - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO., Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Company Values 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 EP ENTERPRISE EXECUTION Department of the P ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Portfolio Analyst or Senior Portfolio Analyst; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Roles Portfolio Analyst Job Function Provides analysis support of portfolio programs, projects, and requests. Works with portfolio managers in all aspects of documenting project ideas, developing business case analyses for those ideas, prioritizing project ideas for approval, and monitoring approved projects. Performs a variety of duties, which include but are not limited to: (1) developing, managing, and maintaining portfolio management methodology and processes to ensure consistent execution and repeatable rigor in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within the portfolio; (2) providing general support and coordination for the training and use of Portfolio and Project Management tools; (3) assisting with facilitation of the Project Review Committee (PRC) and communication of information (status, progress, health) about the project portfolios; and (4) drafting correspondence, documents, and minutes.

Essential Functions

Portfolio Analysis and Monitoring: Assists with setting standards, monitoring, and maintaining project portfolios such that the overall indicated benefits and values for implementing the portfolios, and the projects within them, are achieved and remain aligned to the Companies’ Strategic goals. Prepares portfolio analyses and assists with creation and maintenance of status reports on the health of portfolios of projects, on individual projects within those portfolios for various executives and process areas. Interfaces with executives to share analyses and answer questions. Performs various tasks to monitor, analyze, and report on the performance of the portfolios, and individual projects/requests within the portfolios, with respect to cost, budget, schedule, scope, quality, benefits, and other factors as desired by management.

Portfolio Management Business Analysis: Assists portal managers with all aspects of planning, implementation, and monitoring projects within various portfolios. Assists with identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and scheduling interrelated initiatives to achieve Companies’ strategic goals. Creates and manages portfolio documentation, metrics, budgets, and schedules in coordination with portfolio managers and project managers.

Portfolio Management Methodology Business Analysis: Assists with development, maintenance, and monitoring execution of the Portfolio Management Methodology. Performs tasks related to planning, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive portfolio management methodology that will allow portfolio managers to execute portfolios in a quality, repeatable and predictable manner.

Portfolio Assistance: Performs high‑level portfolio administrative functions including but not limited to: schedules and coordinates portfolio meetings; records meeting minutes and creates process flowcharts, presentations, and drafting correspondence; maintains portfolio collaboration sites and documentation; establishes and maintains project files.

Portfolio Management Technology Analysis: Assists with analyzing portfolio/project management software and tools with customers, users, technology business analysts, and project managers. Gathers business requirements for use and improvement of portfolio/project management software and tools, assists with configuring tools, conducts testing, and supports implementation of configuration changes and training.

Workload Management Business Analysis: Assists with capacity and workload management, representation workload into project schedules, training of users, and monitoring and reporting of compliance with work tracking processes.

Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of project management standards and methodologies, including Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing projects, developing work breakdown structures, managing scope/time/costs, assessing & mitigating risk, tracking progress and reporting status, and using project management software tools.

Certified Associate in Project Management Professional (CAPM) Certification or equivalent from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) or working to complete certification within the next 12 months.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. Can substitute Bachelor’s degree requirement with specialized training in portfolio/project analysis/management with 4 years of related work experience.

Working knowledge of company policies and procedures as related to specific projects and assignments desired.

Skills Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.

Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.

In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time‑management skills to handle various projects.

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction. Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.

Ability to understand, design, plan, simplify, and implement complex, integrated processes.

Ability to design and implement organization structure and process changes across multiple delivery and support units.

Knowledge of— and experience with—Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) desired.

Self‑motivated with the demonstrated ability to take appropriate initiative, manage multiple tasks, establish work priorities, and balance competing priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and with highly confidential information.

Solid problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve existing or potential problems.

Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, proofreading, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Results‑orientation.

Ability to perform numerical/financial analysis.

Excellent organization skills and attention to details.

Knowledge of— and experience with—Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).

Initiative and ‘can‑do’ attitude.

Outstanding personal integrity to support high‑profile projects in a manner beyond reproach.

Experience Requirements

3 years of progressively greater professional work experience.

Hiring Range The hiring range for the Portfolio Analyst [Req ID 10268] position is $71,100 to $88,800. The hiring range for the Senior Portfolio Analyst [Req ID 10268] position is $87,400 to $111,500. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Location Honolulu – Oahu

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 .

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 (808) 543-4848.

Applicant Certification By submitting an application for the position, candidates authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law. Applicants also authorize and consent to 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. Candidates 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. Applicants authorize release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter‑company transfer. Candidates also authorize Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background, including searches for information about applicants, record of criminal convictions as permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

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