Program Manager, Public Private Convergence Program

Title: Program Manager, Public Private Convergence Program

Location: Chicago

Chicago

time type

Full time

job requisition id

REQ-054809

Job Description:

Term: Jan-Dec 2026.  This is a one-year assignment with potential to extend in 2027.

 

Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity to work across all Morningstar Business Units on a high-profile program.  This cross BU program is focused on defining and executing on public private convergence 2026 initiatives.  The role involves working closely with Senior Program Managers and Program Sponsors, as well as business unit workstream teams globally. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Work with key stakeholders and PPC program leadership to plan, scope, identify deliverables and required resources and timeline for 2026 PPC initiatives.

• Contribute to the program project plan including real-time updates, and ensuring that requirements are clearly communicated.

• Identification of action items and owners and proactive follow up on deliverables across data, analytics, research, products and marketing teams

• Close tracking of key deliverables, dependencies, and deadlines

• Proactive identification and escalation of risks and any blocked parts of the plan.

• Company-wide reporting on progress

• Meeting coordination

• Meeting note documentation

 

Skills/Experience:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Good judgement to assess need to escalate risks

• Strong executive presence/ability to communicate with senior stakeholders

• Ability to navigate across multiple business units and departments including data, analytics, research, product, marketing and enablement, and build trusted relationships

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Data and metrics driven

• Excellent time management

 

 

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
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • 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 Bonding Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

 

 

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.