Sr. IT Program Manager

Morningstar • Chicago, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Team Supports Morningstar’s Global Corporate Technology organization across domains such as Corporate Systems, Employee Experience, Infrastructure, Security, and Business Integrations. Partners with engineering, product, operations, security, and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise‑level technology programs. The Role Serve as a senior program leader responsible for driving large, complex, cross‑functional technology programs from strategy through delivery. Collaborate with executive sponsors and senior leadership to define program objectives, success measures, scope, resourcing needs, budgets, organizational change management needs, and governance structures. Own end‑to-end program execution, including steering committee leadership, dependencies, risk and issue management, OCM, and measurable business outcomes. Build relationships across Morningstar’s global technology and business teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and informed decision‑making throughout the program lifecycle. Lead programs involving multi‑system integration, enterprise‑wide tooling, infrastructure modernization, employee experience enhancements, and/or corporate technology transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of program and/or senior project management experience delivering complex cross‑functional technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading programs involving enterprise systems, infrastructure, integrations, or employee experience platforms.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across matrixed global teams.
• Strong experience with vendor management, budgeting, and contract oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to executives and lead cross‑functional discussions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and program/project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive outcomes with an ownership mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and dependencies at scale.

Nice To Haves

• PMP and/or ITIL preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Systems project portfolio in partnership with the Corporate Systems technology leader and conduct monthly portfolio reviews.
• Manage a small team of project managers dedicated to the Corporate Systems portfolio; provide leadership and career development opportunities for your team.
• Lead enterprise technology programs that span multiple projects, teams, and business units.
• Define program scope, roadmap, KPIs, governance model, OCM needs, and resource plans in partnership with senior leadership.
• Lead program steering committees; deliver updates on financials, adoption metrics, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and progress.
• Manage program interdependencies, ensuring teams across engineering, infrastructure, operations, corporate systems, and security remain aligned.
• Manage vendor relationships, contractual obligations, and program‑level budgets.
• Ensure consistent program execution using standardized frameworks, templates, and communication tools.
• Oversee program‑level risk identification, mitigation, escalation, and issue resolution.
• Partner with implementation teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Provide clarity and alignment by translating complex technical and business details into clear messaging for executive, stakeholder, and team audiences.
• Support project intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for initiatives within the program.
• Lead post‑implementation program reviews and operational handoffs to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level