Portfolio Manager – Supply Chain Transformation

Blue Star Partners LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 136,382 - 194,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match available

ICHRA health benefit option

Job summary

Blue Star Partners LLC is looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to support their Supply Chain Transformation initiative. This role involves overseeing multiple supply chain initiatives, including warehousing optimization and inventory management. Candidates must have 10+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers W-2 employment, a remote work option with bi-weekly travel to Columbus, OH, and a competitive pay rate of $120/hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in portfolio or program management.
• Proven experience managing enterprise portfolios across multiple programs.
• Strong background in supply chain, logistics, and operations transformations.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance across multiple supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain portfolio roadmaps and dependency management.
• Develop integrated portfolio plans including milestones and delivery risks.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

Supply chain transformation

Logistics

Executive communication

Tools

ServiceNow PPM

JIRA

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

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