Manager Capital Planning

Job Summary

Leads team of planning leaders charged with developing capital work plans, analysis and presentations. Manages the segment capital program planning efforts that deliver measurable results in gas systems and resource planning, budgeting / forecasting, infrastructure / asset management, and capital allocation. Ensures collaboration with state leadership, engineering, gas operations planning, finance, regulated revenue organizations, and local operations. Capital Planning has a responsibility to optimize capital spending and infrastructure investment plans by driving a culture of continuous improvement and project management through common methodologies, tools, and training that promote consistent and predictable results. Establish joint accountability and shared metrics with these key business partners to ensure alignment between organizations. Close partnerships must be maintained between key organizations to drive successful outcomes. Provides strong and inclusive leadership in a manner that engages employees, establishes a culture of trust and accountability and creates a strong pipeline of talent.

Essential Functions

• Partners closely with key stakeholders to deliver work plans that are aligned, maintain compliance, meet customer needs and drive overall business objectives.
• Lead annual capital planning, mid-year review and quarterly / monthly forecast processes by developing guidelines, establishing timelines, standardizing information requirements, and analyzing capital projections submitted by engineering
• Leads efforts to prepare quarterly capital presentations reviewing capital spend, productivity metrics, and plans
• Ensure that overall capital work and resource plans align infrastructure investments with risk reduction, stakeholder commitments, and financial targets
• Lead team by providing overall guidance in preparation and presentation of plans and deliverables that achieve : work and investment prioritization, asset maintenance and replacement strategies, flex up / down considerations, long and short term work plans, timely and accurate budget and performance metrics, capacity modeling, variance explanations, risk identification, clear recommendations, ensure accuracy and data integrity, tracks performance and other critical aspects of work plans.
• Collaborate with asset owners, finance, and engineering managers on the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital approval policies and practices
• Maintain an infrastructure portfolio detailing age / condition replacement needs and operational risks
• Standardize gas distribution infrastructure analyses to optimize capital investments.
• Challenge the "status-quo" of existing capital budgeting / allocation processes to ensure new processes are efficient and flexible to support ever-changing corporate requirements.
• Maintain process controls and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Improve capital spending efficiency and return on invested capital
• Provide strong and inclusive leadership in a manner that provides engaged employees as well as a pipeline of leaders.
• Work with Manager of O&M Planning to achieve goal of integrated capital and O&M state plans
• Create and maintain a culture where all people feel valued and have an opportunity to grow and develop

Required Qualifications For Position

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Physical Demands

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, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

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Salary Range

$133,400.00 - $200,100.00

Posting Start Date : 2026-02-02

Posting End Date (if applicable) :

2026-02-13 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.