Associate Project Manager, Corporate Technology

Morningstar, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) match up to 6%

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Morningstar, Inc. seeks an Associate Project Manager in Chicago to support delivery of technology projects within Corporate Systems and Employee Experience. This entry point role emphasizes strong collaboration, clear communication, and growing ownership as you learn Morningstar's product offerings and services.

The role is based in Chicago with a four-day in-office schedule, offering hands-on learning from senior PMs and program leads while building a broad set of project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 1–3 years in project coordination, PM, business analysis, or related tech roles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with ability to present to stakeholders.
• Experience with project tracking, milestones, risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with network infra, IT, and corporate apps; proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Document and track project objectives, milestones, risks, and scope.
• Create and maintain milestone/task schedules and dependencies.
• Assist with delivering projects on time and within budget; manage stakeholder expectations.
• Support project leadership with clear communication and decision-making as experience grows.
• Prepare summary slides and presentations for stakeholder audiences.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Asana

MS Project

Microsoft Office

PMP certification in progress

Job description

Morningstar, Inc. seeks an Associate Project Manager in Chicago to support delivery of technology projects within Corporate Systems and Employee Experience. This entry point role emphasizes strong collaboration, clear communication, and growing ownership as you learn Morningstar's product offerings and services.

The role is based in Chicago with a four-day in-office schedule, offering hands-on learning from senior PMs and program leads while building a broad set of project management skills.