Responsibilities:

Ensures, in collaboration with R&M leadership, the prioritization of the technology projects for the department, including quarterly re-evaluations conversations on the objectives set, and provides regular reporting/insights on the technology roadmap for the R&M department. All platforms used by the R&M teams are in scope (Canvas, ADA, SIG, PDBs, etc.).Leads conversations with the relevant stakeholders within and outside R&M to implement the R&M technology roadmap and monitors progress.Provides ongoing problem-solving R&M support for the technology roadmap from a business perspective (reprioritizing, negotiating, championing objectives, etc.). Collaborates with R&M leadership/managers/sub-teams to ensure SME support for the technology projects.Represents the point of contact on technology items for the Technology, Product, and Data teams.Contributes to formulating and delivering the Research Team’s Artificial Intelligence agenda through the design, enhancement or redesign of automation and smart technology applications, in collaboration with the Technology teams.Oversees:the R&M business process requirements for technology development;the conversations led by the R&M Business Analysts with business stakeholders to understand potential areas in need of improvement that can be mitigated through technology;the user acceptance tests for technology development impacting business processes.Leads the oversight of research platform errors and bugs affecting R&M business processes and supports business and technology stakeholders in the resolution process.Assesses non-R&M technology-driven developments that concern platforms used by R&M and evaluates any impact on R&M processes.Manages and mentors a team of up to 4-5 business analysts.

Required skills:

6+ years’ experience in ICT-related roles, with a proven track record of either business analysis or release management.3+ years’ experience in people management is a plus.Master the data technology and related development processes: how development works, user stories, key stakeholders and roles, agile vs. waterfall methodologies, the distinction between front-end and back-end, the interplay between platform functionalities, data synchronization processes, etc.Structured and critical thinker with strong analytical and conceptual capabilities as well as problem-solving skills in an information systems environment; innovative and creative thinking, out-of-box-thinking welcome.Ability to work cross-functionally with ease and manage competing interests to deliver strategic projects efficiently and effectively, compromising where needed.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, individually as well as part of a team.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of working with a diverse set of stakeholders, engage/connect and build effective relations at different levels. Is used to operate in an international environment.Strong project management and execution skills, setting clear priorities, and being results-oriented.Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills; experience with project/process planning tools (Jira, Jira Align) is a plus.Ability to work independently and within a strong team environment.General leadership skills: embracing responsibility/accountability as well as decision-making.Positive attitude to change, with a ‘can do’ attitude and proactively addresses challenges.Alignment with the culture and mission of Morningstar Sustainalytics.

 

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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days 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.