Product Manager

About Morningstar: Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets. Our offerings include a wide range of data, research, and investment management services, with $300+ billion in assets under management. Operating in 32 countries, Morningstar supports financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and more with comprehensive investment solutions.
The Role: Morningstar Sustainalytics is seeking a passionate and strategic Product Manager to lead enhancements within our ESG data platforms. In this role, you will bridge business needs and technology execution - driving innovation, streamlining ESG data collection, and ensuring platform scalability and reliability. You will define the product vision, translate user requirements into actionable plans, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes that align with Morningstar's mission of empowering investor success through sustainable data solutions.
What You'll Do

• Work closely with business teams to define the product vision, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives
• Conduct stakeholder workshops and user interviews to gather and refine user requirements and pain points.
• Translate requirements into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and measurable outcomes.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.
• Partner with engineering, QA, and design teams in Agile ceremonies - including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives - to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
• Review test scenarios, coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and validate that deliverables meet user expectations and business goals.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in business workflows and data processes; recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Ensure transparent communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed of product progress, scope changes, and release impacts.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business owners and development teams, ensuring alignment and shared understanding of priorities and outcomes.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in Product Management, Product Ownership, or Business Analysis roles.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, data management processes, and their business impact.
• Proven success working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and managing product backlogs, sprints, and release planning.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to balance diverse priorities and drive consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a focus on user-centric design and measurable business outcomes.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, WIKI, and related product management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), or equivalent Agile certification.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer
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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