Manager of Data Science

Manager of Data Science

The Data and Analytics organization at NiSource is the recently established advanced analytics arm of the company. We are building a talented team that is leveraging best-in-class tools and techniques to solve our company's highest value analytics use cases. With a strong team culture and commitment to innovative problem solving, the solutions that we build will be a competitive advantage for our company for many years to come.

The Manager of Data Science is a leadership role, reporting directly to the Director of Data Science, and is responsible and accountable for leading a team that:

• Designs and develops data products that address internal and external business needs using analytic tools/languages such as R, python, and SAS, BI tools such as Power BI/Tableau

• Partners with internal customers to develop analyses that lead to actionable insights that improve business decision making, performance, and customer experience

• Defines and works with stakeholders to improve data integrity and usefulness throughout the company, including identification of opportunities to improve operations and processes that impact data

• Fosters cross functional/regional sharing of analytical frameworks, approaches, and insights

• Delivers actionable analytical solutions, and enhanced process capabilities that drive and sustainable and optimized performance

Your additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  

• Manage the team’s (3-4 individuals) workflow, prioritize solutions based on effort versus Value & Risk and allocate tasks and projects between the team members based on domain expertise

• Identify, analyze, and leverage industry best practices, benchmark studies and business relationships with other utilities to measure and improve business processes

• Drive business value through successful delivery of analytics products and analysis associated with strategic business value initiatives

• Lead an enterprise community of practice for analytics to foster cross-function collaboration

• Partner with data governance team to help identify data integrity opportunities

• Partner and align with IT strategies that support an efficient, secure, cost-effective use of technology

• Instills the importance of a value-first mentality

• Strategic partner to help drive culture change about data & analytics consumption

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• 4+ years of experience working in data analytics, data science, or AI

• 3+ years of experience utilizing SQL or other data extraction language as well as 1 other programing language (Python, R, Java, etc.)

• 2+ years of experience leading analytics projects, initiatives, or teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree

• Diverse background that brings experience of having worked across multiple data domains    

• Proven experience delivering enterprise value through analytics development

Disclaimer 

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. 

Inclusion & Diversity

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 and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent 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, genetic information, 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

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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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 [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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*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.

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