Morningstar

Project Manager / Scrum Master

Morningstar$95K — $139K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience as a Project Manager and Scrum Master with software development teams.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Hands-on experience working in Agile environments; familiarity with traditional project management methods is essential.
  • Experience with Scaled Agile delivery, including participation in PI Planning and cross-team coordination.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated success in collaborative environments with diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage project goals, milestones, and deliverables across multiple teams.
  • Drive execution of software development projects, tracking dependencies and risks.
  • Support Product Management by translating product roadmaps into actionable plans.
  • Serve as Scrum Master for multiple teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
  • Assist teams in preparing for and participating in Scaled Agile events.
  • Conduct retrospectives for continuous delivery improvement.
  • Communicate project status and escalate risks clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary and stock ownership potential.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including HSA contributions and wellness incentives.
  • Trust-based time off, 6-week paid sabbatical, and paid family caregiving leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and a $1,000 annual stipend for personal education and well-being expenses.
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program and paid volunteering days.
Full Job Description
The position combines project execution with Scrum Master responsibilities, supporting multiple software development teams. As part of the PMO, you will help ensure consistent delivery practices, contribute to process improvements, and support ongoing Agile maturity across teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for a midlevel project manager who has experience running Agile teams, is comfortable managing dependencies and risks, and is looking to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced- technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution
  • Plan and manage project goals, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment across Product, Technology, and other stakeholders
  • Drive execution of software development initiatives, tracking progress, dependencies, and risks
  • Support Product Management in translating product roadmaps into actionable delivery plans


Agile & Scrum Facilitation
  • Serve as Scrum Master for multiple software development teams
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
  • Support participation in Scaled Agile events, including PI Planning, assisting teams with preparation, dependency tracking, and follow through- on objectives
  • Encourage Agile best practices and continuous improvement within teams


Continuous Improvement & PMO Support
  • Conduct sprint and project retrospectives, identifying opportunities for improved delivery, collaboration, and efficiency
  • Contribute to PMO initiatives focused on process consistency, tooling, and reporting improvements
  • Use existing metrics and dashboards to help teams understand workflow, capacity, and delivery health


Risk & Stakeholder Communication
  • Identify and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies in a timely manner
  • Communicate project status clearly to team members and stakeholders
  • Build trust and strong working relationships across Product, Engineering, and partner teams


Required Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience as a Project Manager and Scrum Master supporting software development teams.
  • Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a must.
  • Hands -on experience working in Agile environments, with exposure to traditional project management approaches
  • Experience supporting Scaled Agile delivery, including participation in PI Planning or cross-team- coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced-, evolving environment
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem solving- skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, manage differing perspectives, and keep teams focused on delivery outcomes
  • Experience working with distributed or global teams
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar Agile certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field


Nice to Have
  • Working knowledge of JIRA for backlog management, reporting, and workflow tracking
  • Experience using Asana or similar project tracking tools
  • Prior experience in a SAFe or Scaled Agile environment
  • Experience supporting UAT, release, and go-live activities
  • Experience leveraging Agile metrics to monitor delivery and support decision-making
  • Familiarity with data flows, integrations, and system interactions


This position is in Morningstar's corporate headquarters in Chicago and requires four days per week in office.

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


Total Cash Compensation Range
$95,275.00-139,741.66
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

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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About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $200 billion in assets under advisement and management as of December 31, 2020. The company has operations in 29 countries.
Learn more about Morningstar
Size
10,038 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$223.6 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
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