Project Management Manager- Continuous Improvement

* Manages workstream planning activities including schedules, timelines and milestone deliverables
* Identifies, prioritizes, and leads continuous improvement initiatives using data, root cause analysis, and performance metrics
* Drives standardization of processes, procedures and policies that reflect industry best practices.
* Executes workstream deliverables on-time & on budget, and provides status updates detailing accomplishments, issues, and risks
* Serves as a subject-matter expert of operational knowledge
* Executes the strategic approach to successfully deliver project charter, scope, and business requirements
* Champions a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the workstream
* Manages process validation and use case testing strategies
* Serves as the operational representative including providing guidance, making decisions, managing resources and processes during go-live and post-launch workstream activities
* Responsible for the successful execution of business readiness strategies
* Ensures process changes are documented, standardized, and embedded into ongoing operations
* Provides feedback and coaching to workstream resources
* Could lead 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
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
* 7+ 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
* Experience with Project Management or large-scale organizing and planning
* Experience leading process improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives
* Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar)
** 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.
* The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
* 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.
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