Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager     Role:
Scrum Master/Project Manager

Shift:
General

Company
Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We offer a wide variety of products and solutions that serve market participants across the spectrum, including individual and institutional investors in public and private capital markets, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and issuers of securities.
Morningstar India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work–certified company for 10 consecutive years.

The Team
The Morningstar Retirement business unit focuses on helping individuals achieve better retirement outcomes by collaborating with institutional clients in global defined contribution and workplace markets. This high-growth business area offers a diverse product suite and a unique client base. By continuously evolving our solutions and solving client challenges, we are well positioned for sustained growth.

The Role
Morningstar Retirement is seeking a Senior Project Manager cum Scrum Master to join its Project Management team in Mumbai. This is a   client-facing role   that combines strong Agile delivery leadership with traditional project management practices.
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives while acting as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams. You will collaborate with global stakeholders across product, technology, operations, and clients to ensure successful execution, transparency, and alignment with business goals.
This role requires a balance of Agile coaching, stakeholder management, and structured project governance, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Responsibilities
Agile & Scrum Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master, driving Agile values, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective participation
Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices
Enable self-organizing, cross-functional teams and remove impediments
Project & Delivery Management
Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, including scope, timeline, risks, and dependencies
Create and maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables across global teams
Apply both Agile and traditional project management methodologies as needed
Support backlog refinement, estimation, sprint planning, and release planning
Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders and clients on project execution
Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, and dependencies
Influence decision-making and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Build strong relationships with global stakeholders and ensure client satisfaction
Monitoring & Reporting
Track and communicate progress using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown/burnup, sprint outcomes)
Analyze key delivery metrics and drive improvements
Ensure transparency through dashboards, reports, and governance forums
Risk & Dependency Management
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks proactively
Manage cross-team dependencies and escalate issues when required
Continuous Improvement
Drive process improvements through retrospectives, feedback loops, and coaching
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
5–8+ years of experience as a Project Manager/Scrum Master in software delivery environments
Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong working knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management methodologies
Proven experience managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects
Experience working in client-facing roles with global stakeholders
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
PSM, CSM, PMP, or equivalent certifications

Good to Have
Knowledge of SAFe framework concepts, including Program Increment (PI) Planning

Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar
Experience supporting UAT, release, and go-live activities
Experience leveraging Agile metrics to monitor delivery and support decision-making

Work Model
Hybrid work model (currently 4 days per week in the Mumbai office)

EOE Statement
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.