Program Manager, Public Private Convergence Program

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across all Morningstar Business Units on a high-profile program. This cross BU program is focused on defining and executing on public private convergence 2026 initiatives. The role involves working closely with Senior Program Managers and Program Sponsors, as well as business unit workstream teams globally.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Good judgement to assess need to escalate risks
Strong executive presence/ability to communicate with senior stakeholders
Ability to navigate across multiple business units and departments including data, analytics, research, product, marketing and enablement, and build trusted relationships
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Data and metrics driven
Excellent time management

Responsibilities

Work with key stakeholders and PPC program leadership to plan, scope, identify deliverables and required resources and timeline for 2026 PPC initiatives.
Contribute to the program project plan including real-time updates, and ensuring that requirements are clearly communicated.
Identification of action items and owners and proactive follow up on deliverables across data, analytics, research, products and marketing teams
Close tracking of key deliverables, dependencies, and deadlines
Proactive identification and escalation of risks and any blocked parts of the plan.
Company-wide reporting on progress
Meeting coordination
Meeting note documentation

Benefits

Financial Health 75% 401k match up to 7%
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 Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Education Stipend
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.