Program Manager- Major Projects

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage both internal and external team stakeholders through all phases of the program’s design & development, execution, and closeout, consistent with established delivery processes to meet scope, schedule, budget

• Collaborate between multiple project managers, project specialists and multiple project stakeholders

• Employ quality management processes to effectively, plan, execute, monitor and control all program activities

• Employ schedule management proficiencies to effectively plan, schedule, and deliver the program’s projects within the designated program time objective (success) parameters

• Responsible for overall program cost and schedule management

• Expand competence in integration management to align resources for optimal program success

• Schedule and facilitate program and project meetings.  Chair program level co-ordination and progress review meetings

• Prepare and coordinate program reporting

• Coordinate and report on yearly program planning

• Participate in individual project calls to align programmatic projects with program efforts

• Manage and monitor overall program and project budgets

• Oversee the program procurement strategies, RFP development, and bid evaluations

• Ensure program consistency in project delivery and standards

• Manage interdependencies, risks and overall benefits realization

• Identification and management of program risks and opportunities

• Provide progress and cost reporting to Senior Management and stakeholders

• Develop and maintain program action logs

• Supplier/Vendor performance management

Required Qualifications For Position

• 10+ years' experience managing projects/programs and teams within the utilities, natural gas, civil, electrical, mechanical, or other related disciplines

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering or Equivalent. M.S. preferred MBA preferred, PMP preferred

• Expanded comprehension in project management guidelines, standard, processes, and job aids

• Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions.

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Strong financial management skills with the ability to manage program budgets effectively

• 10+ years' experience working with project budgets

 


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

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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,