Job Summary

The Project Management Director develops and leads the execution of the strategy that advances the way work is done to achieve project goals and objectives. The Director must maintain understanding of all facets of their assigned workstream and operational focus area including industry trends, internal trends, technology innovations, internal & external factors (industry, state and regulatory).

Essential Functions

• Directs overall workstream team ensuring work is carried out at a high standard

• Provides oversight of workstream status & execution of timely corrective action as needed

• Responsible for strategic visioning for assigned workstreams

• Exercises independent decision-making authority when advising on project issue resolution and risk mitigation planning

• Delivers coaching & training to workstream resources as needed; ensures resource coverage throughout the project and support phase

• Integrates key dependency planning activities

• Accountable for the successful execution of critical path milestones, adoption, and benefits realization

• Serves as a point of escalation for issues/risks and facilitates mitigation tactics

• Approves change strategy and employee/leader facing materials

• Ensures proper scoping and budgeting activities are completed for change requests associated with workstream

• Ensures organizational Officer questions are being answered according to SLAs

• Leads a qualified team of at least two or more full time employees and has the authority to hire, terminate, coach, develop, promote, demote and performance manage members of the team

• Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years or more of comparable experience

• 8-10 years of area of expertise experience

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on information available

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy, precision, and logic

• Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

• Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• 5+ years of Utility or Corporate Services experience

• Experience with Project Management or large-scale organizing and planning

• Lean, SIx Sigma, Project Management Certifications

• Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Lifting - Rarely

• Carrying - Rarely

• Pushing - Rarely

• Pulling - Rarely

• Climbing - Rarely

• Balancing - Rarely

• Stooping - Rarely

• Kneeling - Rarely

• Crouching - Rarely

• Crawling - Rarely

• Reaching - Rarely

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Occasionally

• Feeling - Rarely

• Talking - Constantly

• Hearing - Constantly

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-09-18

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-10-02

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.