Project Manager / Scrum Master

at Morningstar, Investment Management, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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, fastpaced 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 Standups, 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 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$95,275.00-139,741.66
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

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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