Lead the Managed Investment Data strategic program, oversee multiple projects through planning to closure, align initiatives with business goals, manage risks, report progress, and coach project specialists while promoting PM best practices.
Job Title: Program Manager (multiple positions)
Location: Chicago, IL
Responsibilities:
Champion strategic initiatives in building best in class project/program management platform. Oversee the Managed Investment Data (MID) strategic program, ensuring the alignment with the organization's strategy and goals. Oversee multiple projects concurrently from planning, execution until completion, working with technology team and various functional teams to ensure that project goals are met. Partner with global MID leaders to determine priority and project resource requirements to deliver business results to exceed expectations. Communicate effectively to enable transparency and consistency in project or program implementation, providing regular updates and insights. Identify, monitor, and mitigate program & project risks and assess impact to the overall program. Coach and develop other project specialists in the organization. Challenge current project management approaches, bringing in best practices to establish a best-in-class platform capability in the project management domain. Actively promote project management best practices, advocating for continuous growth in project management competency across the data team. ** Remote work requests will be considered consistent with company's remote work policy. This is a non-managerial role. ** Domestic and international travel less than 5%.
Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field, or foreign equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience in the Data Research Analyst, Data Project Specialist, Project Specialist, Project Manager, Program Manager, or a related position. This position also requires: 5 years of experience with complex project and/or program management in financial industry; experience with planning, execution, and closure of the project/program; experience in traditional and Agile project management methodologies and workflow; experience with Lean Six Sigma; experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives; experience with building effective partnership with cross-functional, cross-geographical stakeholders to reach high quality decisions on relative subjects; and experience with business reporting and presentations. ** Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position. This position is based in the Chicago office.
Compensation Range: $128,492 - 141,360 per year
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
"#LI-DNI"
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Location: Chicago, IL
Responsibilities:
Champion strategic initiatives in building best in class project/program management platform. Oversee the Managed Investment Data (MID) strategic program, ensuring the alignment with the organization's strategy and goals. Oversee multiple projects concurrently from planning, execution until completion, working with technology team and various functional teams to ensure that project goals are met. Partner with global MID leaders to determine priority and project resource requirements to deliver business results to exceed expectations. Communicate effectively to enable transparency and consistency in project or program implementation, providing regular updates and insights. Identify, monitor, and mitigate program & project risks and assess impact to the overall program. Coach and develop other project specialists in the organization. Challenge current project management approaches, bringing in best practices to establish a best-in-class platform capability in the project management domain. Actively promote project management best practices, advocating for continuous growth in project management competency across the data team. ** Remote work requests will be considered consistent with company's remote work policy. This is a non-managerial role. ** Domestic and international travel less than 5%.
Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field, or foreign equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience in the Data Research Analyst, Data Project Specialist, Project Specialist, Project Manager, Program Manager, or a related position. This position also requires: 5 years of experience with complex project and/or program management in financial industry; experience with planning, execution, and closure of the project/program; experience in traditional and Agile project management methodologies and workflow; experience with Lean Six Sigma; experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives; experience with building effective partnership with cross-functional, cross-geographical stakeholders to reach high quality decisions on relative subjects; and experience with business reporting and presentations. ** Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position. This position is based in the Chicago office.
Compensation Range: $128,492 - 141,360 per year
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
"#LI-DNI"
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Top Skills
Agile,Lean Six Sigma
Morningstar Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Morningstar Global Headquarters Office
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602
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