Project Program Manager Jobs in Hawaii
Project Program Manager jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, with additional hiring activity in Pearl City and Kapolei, driven by defense contracting, healthcare systems, and government infrastructure initiatives. Employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet installations, and The Queen's Health Systems maintain consistent demand for project program managers across construction oversight, IT transformation, and clinical operations programs. The role attracts candidates at every level, from coordinators stepping into their first program management seat to senior leaders overseeing multi-agency portfolios. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job ID: 2614191
Location: Camp Smith, HI, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-01
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Program Analyst – Reserve Coordinator located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USPACOM J7 to produce orders, directives, and plans intended to facilitate J7 guidance for theater training and exercises, support J7 executive travel for events, and leverage appropriate tools in support to J7 staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists with plans for maximizing reserve force utilization and readiness in support of USPACOM exercises. Assists with managing long-term reserve man-day budgets for assigned exercise and training reserve personnel to meet the operational support requirements for all Services. Assists with management of all aspects of the Reserve Program, Selected Reservist (SELRES) and Long-term Reserve Support for exercises. Assists with liaison between the J7, respective Service Reserve components, and the J1 Director for Manpower, Personnel and Administration.
- Assists with the management of awards, decorations, and evaluations for military and civilians, Coordinates with the civilian personnel staff, as appropriate, on all personnel actions including recruitments, resignations, performance appraisals, classification standards, pay status, and awards.
- Assists with J7 personnel management for the J7, to include keeping the J7 Manpower Tool (NIPR) and Personnel database (SIPR) up to date. Advises employees and supervisors on a variety of procedural and policy matters, pertaining to human resources policies and procedures. Coordinates with the civilian personnel staff, as appropriate, on all personnel actions including recruitments, resignations, performance appraisals, classification standards, pay status, and awards.
- Support production of orders, directives, and plans intended to facilitate J7 guidance for theater training and exercises.
- Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support J7 travel for events including submission of travel arrangements through the Defense Travel System (DTS), submission of clearance or foreign travel requirements, submission of funding requests, and other administrative or logistical support as required.
- Ensure unified action within USPACOM J7 and support communications with external organizations through preparation, review, and management of executive level (flag and general officer) correspondence.
- Leverage appropriate tools in support to J7 staff such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT), Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Video Teleconference System, and other related databases or systems.
- Respond or facilitate a response to Requests for Information (RFIs) submitted to the J7 team to facilitate responses to RFIs directed by J7 through the Electronic Task Management System 2(ETMS2) and other related databases or systems.
- Support the USPACOM J7 by maintaining calendars, facilitating IM/KM requirements for meetings, and ensuring all read-ahead or reference material is available to applicable parties prior to meetings.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors and two (2)+ years’ of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience providing support to meetings and senior leaders.
- Experience in managing complex tasks under tight time constraints with critical thinking, independent problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication.
- Must be Technical-Savvy with Basic IT knowledge including experience with IM/KM tools such as VTC, GVS, SharePoint, Teams, TMS, JTT desired.
- Must have organizational skills, time management, be detail oriented, with ability to multitask.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret, prior to hire, with ability to obtain a TSSCI.
- Must be a current US Citizen.
Job ID: 2614191
Location: Camp Smith, HI, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-01
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Program Analyst – Reserve Coordinator located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USPACOM J7 to produce orders, directives, and plans intended to facilitate J7 guidance for theater training and exercises, support J7 executive travel for events, and leverage appropriate tools in support to J7 staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists with plans for maximizing reserve force utilization and readiness in support of USPACOM exercises. Assists with managing long-term reserve man-day budgets for assigned exercise and training reserve personnel to meet the operational support requirements for all Services. Assists with management of all aspects of the Reserve Program, Selected Reservist (SELRES) and Long-term Reserve Support for exercises. Assists with liaison between the J7, respective Service Reserve components, and the J1 Director for Manpower, Personnel and Administration.
- Assists with the management of awards, decorations, and evaluations for military and civilians, Coordinates with the civilian personnel staff, as appropriate, on all personnel actions including recruitments, resignations, performance appraisals, classification standards, pay status, and awards.
- Assists with J7 personnel management for the J7, to include keeping the J7 Manpower Tool (NIPR) and Personnel database (SIPR) up to date. Advises employees and supervisors on a variety of procedural and policy matters, pertaining to human resources policies and procedures. Coordinates with the civilian personnel staff, as appropriate, on all personnel actions including recruitments, resignations, performance appraisals, classification standards, pay status, and awards.
- Support production of orders, directives, and plans intended to facilitate J7 guidance for theater training and exercises.
- Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support J7 travel for events including submission of travel arrangements through the Defense Travel System (DTS), submission of clearance or foreign travel requirements, submission of funding requests, and other administrative or logistical support as required.
- Ensure unified action within USPACOM J7 and support communications with external organizations through preparation, review, and management of executive level (flag and general officer) correspondence.
- Leverage appropriate tools in support to J7 staff such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT), Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Video Teleconference System, and other related databases or systems.
- Respond or facilitate a response to Requests for Information (RFIs) submitted to the J7 team to facilitate responses to RFIs directed by J7 through the Electronic Task Management System 2(ETMS2) and other related databases or systems.
- Support the USPACOM J7 by maintaining calendars, facilitating IM/KM requirements for meetings, and ensuring all read-ahead or reference material is available to applicable parties prior to meetings.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors and two (2)+ years’ of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience providing support to meetings and senior leaders.
- Experience in managing complex tasks under tight time constraints with critical thinking, independent problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication.
- Must be Technical-Savvy with Basic IT knowledge including experience with IM/KM tools such as VTC, GVS, SharePoint, Teams, TMS, JTT desired.
- Must have organizational skills, time management, be detail oriented, with ability to multitask.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret, prior to hire, with ability to obtain a TSSCI.
- Must be a current US Citizen.
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Where Hawaii roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Program Manager Job Market in Hawaii
A snapshot from current Hawaii openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hawaii Medical Service Association3
- SAIC2
- YWCA2
- MANTECH2
- White Cap2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project program manager jobs across Hawaii.
- PMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute strongly preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Five or more years managing cross-functional projects in defense, healthcare, or government sectors
- Experience with federal contracting environments and familiarity with DoD or state agency procurement
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and experience managing remote or distributed Hawaii-based teams
Project Program Manager Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project program manager in Hawaii?
The most direct path in Hawaii is earning a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, then pursuing the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute, which is the credential Hawaii's largest employers in defense and healthcare consistently require. Hawaii has no state-issued license for this role. Candidates targeting federal or defense positions at Pearl Harbor or Hickam installations should also pursue a security clearance early, as it significantly expands hiring access.
How much do project program managers make in Hawaii?
Project program managers in Hawaii earn a median of about $78,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,930 for the lowest 10% to over $150,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project program managers in Hawaii?
Companies currently hiring project program managers in Hawaii include Hawaii Medical Service Association, SAIC, and YWCA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's defense and federal contracting sector, anchored on Oahu, drives a significant share of these openings alongside major healthcare networks and state government agencies.
Which Hawaii cities have the most project program manager jobs?
Honolulu, Oahu Island, and Kīhei account for the largest share of project program manager openings in Hawaii. Honolulu dominates due to its concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and large hospital systems, while Pearl City and Kapolei draw hiring from military installations and growing commercial and infrastructure development on Oahu's west side.
Are there remote project program manager jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, and more than most fields, since project program management is largely desk-based and communication-driven. About 27% of project program manager openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though roles tied to federal contracts or on-site construction programs typically require in-person presence. Program coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management work are the functions most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a project program manager in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role within Hawaii's healthcare or state government sector, where institutions such as The Queen's Health Systems and the Hawaii Department of Health regularly bring on coordinators who learn program management on the job. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute signals commitment before you have years of experience, and volunteering to lead internal projects at your current employer builds a concrete portfolio that Hawaii hiring managers respond to.
Where can I find and apply to project program manager jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to project program manager jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across industries including defense, healthcare, and government. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience level and preferred location on the islands.
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