Senior Program Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact technology programs across the Morningstar Retirement organization. This role is responsible for owning program outcomes end-to-end, ensuring alignment with business strategy, and driving execution across multiple teams and stakeholders. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and business leadership to deliver initiatives that create measurable value. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of program leadership, operational rigor, and team development, with the ability to manage complexity, influence stakeholders, and scale delivery capabilities across the organization.
Requirements
- 10–12 years of professional experience, with significant experience leading large-scale programs in technology organizations.
- 5+ years leading teams in program or project management environments.
- Proven success delivering complex, multi-team technology development programs from planning through execution.
- Understanding of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) is a must.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Background in Agile environments, including experience as a Scrum Master or similar role.
- College degree in a relevant field is a must.
- Strong program management expertise, including planning, governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to manage complexity and drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and teams.
- Experience providing executive-level reporting and influencing decision-making.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret delivery metrics and translate them into actionable insights.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI is a must.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with tools such as Jira and Asana preferred.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled program management or productivity tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own Program Strategy and Outcomes
- Lead Cross-Functional Program Execution
- Provide Strategic Visibility and Influence
- Build and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Drive Operational Excellence and Scale
- Enable Effective Delivery Practices
- Leverage AI and Modern Tooling
Benefits
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- 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
- 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
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
