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 availableHealthcare: ICHRA health benefit option availableEmployment Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens only – No visa sponsorship)Position SummaryNiSource 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide portfolio-level governance and oversight across multiple supply chain transformation initiativesEstablish and maintain portfolio roadmaps, sequencing, and dependency management across programs and projectsDevelop and manage integrated portfolio plans, including milestones, capacity constraints, and delivery risksPartner with initiative leads to build and maintain bottoms-up schedules, forecasts, and delivery plansCoordinate closely with FP&A and Finance to align financial projections, budgets, and actuals across the portfolioCreate executive-ready dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to support decision-making and prioritizationIdentify execution gaps, risks, and bottlenecks; drive corrective action plans and escalation as neededSupport leadership prioritization by evaluating initiatives based on value, readiness, risk, and resource availabilityEnsure consistent use of PMO standards, tools, and governance processes across the portfolioFacilitate portfolio reviews, steering committees, and leadership readoutsRequired Qualifications10+ years of experience in portfolio management, program management, or large-scale transformation rolesProven experience managing enterprise portfolios spanning multiple programs and workstreamsStrong background in supply chain, operations, logistics, warehousing, or procurement transformationsDemonstrated ability to build and manage integrated roadmaps, dependency models, and capacity plansExperience partnering with Finance / FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and benefits realizationStrong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadershipExpertise with portfolio and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to complex, fast-moving environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience in the energy or utilities industryFamiliarity with supply chain systems, planning tools, or inventory platformsExperience working within an EPMO or Transformation Management OfficePMP, PgMP, or similar portfolio/program management certificationExperience with tools such as ServiceNow PPM, JIRA, MS Project, Power BI, or similar