Corporate Technology Project Manager

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

The Team:

Morningstar's Technology Program Delivery team manages projects for Global Corporate Technology across Infrastructure, Employee Experience, and Corporate Systems, as well as acquisition integrations, Information Security initiatives and office/data center buildouts.

The Role:

We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects within Corporate Systems and Employee Experience. This is an entry point into our project management career track.

The ideal candidate is a strong partner to project stakeholders, a clear communicator, and a fast learner who's eager to build a deep understanding of Morningstar's product offerings and Corporate Technology services. You'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, bring solid problem-solving instincts, and take ownership of your work - while learning from senior PMs and program leads as you grow into greater autonomy and scope.

This role is based in Chicago, and we are in-office 4 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Document and track key project information, including objectives, assumptions, issues, risks, milestones, success criteria, and in/out-of-scope deliverables.
• Document tasks, identify dependencies, and help build and maintain milestone/task schedules.
• Support delivery of assigned projects on time, within budget, and in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage technology projects from definition through implementation, applying a consistent project management framework; follow the project intake process and help prioritize work according to company objectives and resource availability.
• Support project leadership through consultation, collaboration, problem-solving, and clear communication - with growing ownership of decision-making as experience builds.
• Help review project design, business goals, KPIs, and financial projections; prepare summary slides, tables, and presentations for stakeholder audiences.
• Serve as a key point of coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with a matrixed project team, building the skills to influence and align team members toward common goals.
• Analyze project details to help surface issues and risks; apply basic business analysis methods to drive clarity when needed.
• Track and communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, escalating appropriately.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (project coordination, project management, business analysis, or related technology roles)
• A process mindset and strong teamwork skills
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach to leadership
• PMP (or in progress) and/or certification in Asana or other project management tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, IT, and corporate applications
• Familiarity with Excel, MS Project, and other project management tools
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to prepare and walk stakeholders through materials
• Ability to work independently to generate, synthesize, and analyze data, reports, and tables
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Growing ability to develop and monitor project plans, mitigate risk, and resolve issues, with a desire to take on increasing scope over time

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 plansand coverages

  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

  • Company-provided long- and short-termdisabilityinsurance

• 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 & FormalMentorshipOpportunities

  • 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

$59,900.00-87,850.00

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.