Product Manager

This job is with Morningstar, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

About Morningstar

The Role:

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.