Product Owner

Job Title: Product Owner Location: Columbus, Ohio Hybrid Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday in office Job Description The Product Owner is responsible for defining and delivering a product vision and roadmap aligned with overall business strategy. This role partners closely with stakeholders, leadership, and Agile delivery teams to translate business needs and user feedback into valuable product outcomes. The Product Owner owns the product from concept through delivery and ongoing performance, ensuring alignment across teams, resolving dependencies, and driving measurable business results. *This role will compliment the other Product Owner on the team and is an addition to the department Essential Functions Define and communicate a clear, ambitious product vision aligned with business strategy Own the product offering from business requirements through delivery of business value Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure product direction aligns with strategic goals Translate customer, market, and industry insights into user stories and acceptance criteria Own, refine, prioritize, and manage the product backlog and release plans Facilitate release planning and Agile ceremonies in partnership with stakeholders and delivery teams Make timely decisions to remove obstacles and prevent delivery impediments Establish and communicate product KPIs once solutions are in production and report progress to stakeholders Inspect product progress throughout development and adapt requirements as needed Personally engage business partners and customers to validate product viability and usefulness Integrate usability studies and research into product requirements to drive customer centric design Manage expectations related to product implementation and organizational change Work closely with leadership to define business value, messaging, and customer communication Build strong partnerships across teams to identify, manage, and resolve dependencies Maintain transparency through regular communication and early escalation of risks or impediments Work onsite with Agile teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety Foster a culture of trust, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 7 years of overall professional experience Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile events, managing product backlogs and release plans, user story mapping, and tracking metrics Experience gaining alignment with multiple Product Owners and resolving cross team dependencies Strong leadership skills with ability to build stakeholder alignment and drive consensus Ability to make informed decisions, including when and how to say “no” Deep understanding of product development practices and continuous improvement Basic understanding of IT solutions and Agile development approaches Strong business acumen, including the ability to build business cases and articulate financial impact Ability to operate effectively at strategic, tactical, and operational levels Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with business stakeholders and delivery teams Collaborative mindset with experience working across technology, design, and business functions Strong problem solving skills and ability to guide teams through solution evolution Entrepreneurial and experimental mindset with passion for innovation and challenging the status quo Adaptable to change with a willingness to step outside comfort zones and inspire teams to do the same Commitment to nonhierarchical collaboration, transparency, trust, and open communication Demonstrated focus on delighting business partners and customers Preferred Qualifications Experience in the utility industry Supply chain experience is a plus Experience leading organizational or change initiatives 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. 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 Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away Salary Range*: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00 *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. Posting Start Date: 2026-04-03 Posting End Date (if applicable): 2026-04-18 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. 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.

Salary : $113,500 - $170,300