Portfolio Manager - Supply Chain Transformation

Job Title: Portfolio Manager – Supply Chain Transformation (TMO) Location: Remote (Preferred: Columbus, OH) Travel Requirement: Remote with bi‑weekly travel to Columbus, OH (Tuesday–Thursday onsite preferred, not required) Contract Duration: 6 months (Strong possibility of extension) Pay Rate: $120/hour (W-2) W-2 Option with Benefits: $115/hour with 401(k) match available Healthcare: ICHRA health benefit option available Employment Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens only – No visa sponsorship) Position Summary NiSource is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to support a large‑scale Supply Chain Transformation initiative within its Enterprise PMO / Transformation Management Office (TMO). This role will provide portfolio‑level oversight across multiple in‑flight and planned supply chain initiatives, including warehousing optimization, inventory management, planning and forecasting, and technology enablement. The Portfolio Manager will bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to a complex portfolio of work, ensuring leadership has clear line‑of‑sight into priorities, dependencies, risks, financials, and outcomes. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who can operate across strategy and execution while partnering closely with initiative leads, finance, IT, and operations. Key Responsibilities Provide portfolio‑level governance and oversight across multiple supply chain transformation initiatives Establish and maintain portfolio roadmaps, sequencing, and dependency management across programs and projects Develop and manage integrated portfolio plans, including milestones, capacity constraints, and delivery risks Partner with initiative leads to build and maintain bottoms‑up schedules , forecasts, and delivery plans Coordinate closely with FP&A and Finance to align financial projections, budgets, and actuals across the portfolio Create executive‑ready dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to support decision‑making and prioritization Identify execution gaps, risks, and bottlenecks; drive corrective action plans and escalation as needed Support leadership prioritization by evaluating initiatives based on value, readiness, risk, and resource availability Ensure consistent use of PMO standards, tools, and governance processes across the portfolio Facilitate portfolio reviews, steering committees, and leadership readouts Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, or large‑scale transformation roles Proven experience managing enterprise portfolios spanning multiple programs and workstreams Strong background in supply chain, operations, logistics, warehousing, or procurement transformations Demonstrated ability to build and manage integrated roadmaps, dependency models, and capacity plans Experience partnering with Finance / FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and benefits realization Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership Expertise with portfolio and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to complex, fast‑moving environments Preferred Qualifications Experience in the energy or utilities industry Familiarity with supply chain systems, planning tools, or inventory platforms Experience working within an EPMO or Transformation Management Office PMP, PgMP, or similar portfolio/program management certification Experience with tools such as ServiceNow PPM, JIRA, MS Project, Power BI, or similar #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Star Partners LLC