Product Manager

Nelnet

Product Manager shaping student-loan product strategy and roadmaps at Nelnet. Prioritizing initiatives, budgets, backlogs, and delivery with stakeholders and development teams.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeLincoln • Colorado, New York, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and ownership, with a strong focus on developing strategic product vision, roadmaps, and aligning initiatives with business goals. Proven ability to analyze market trends, manage budgets, and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

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Product ManagementAgile ExperienceStakeholder CollaborationAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Product Roadmap DevelopmentBudget ManagementUser Story CreationMarket AnalysisBusiness Process AnalysisFinancial SkillsCompliance UnderstandingInitiative PrioritizationRelease PlanningBacklog Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingNegotiationFacilitationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCustomer Service FocusLeadershipMotivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Beneficial)United States Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Product StrategyAgile MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementCustomer Behavior AnalysisInvestment Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic product vision and product roadmaps with internal and external stakeholders
Prioritize product needs based on business value
Work with stakeholders and development teams to deliver product initiatives
Coordinate timelines, budget, and resources within program guidelines
Develop product strategies supporting company strategic goals
Facilitate collaboration to identify and plan key initiatives aligned with product strategy
Collaborate with teams to develop budget and investment needs
Analyze customer opportunities, compliance, regulations, market trends, and customer behaviors
Own prioritization and prepare and communicate product roadmaps
Align product owners, stakeholders, and teams on projects’ goals and desired outcomes
Participate as a stakeholder in release planning meetings
Maintain a product-level backlog including milestones, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Ensure teams understand business needs outlined in user stories
Provide final signoff that solutions produce desired outcomes
Monitor delivery progress and return on investment
Understand product costs and contribution to overall cost

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or related fields and/or commensurate experience
Master’s degree beneficial
4+ years’ agile experience
2+ years’ experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager required
Proven experience working with Senior Executives required
2+ years’ student loan experience preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to conceptualize and analyze complex business processes
Strong motivation, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability to define and achieve business goals and meet deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively
Proven leadership and employee development capabilities
Strong customer service focus
Exceptional organizational skills
Experience developing and implementing processes and procedures
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Solid financial and budgetary skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple, simultaneous initiatives and conflicting priorities
Demonstrated skills in project management techniques, methods, processes, and practices
Ability to meet and manage customer expectations in a professional and timely manner
Must complete United States Government security clearance
Must be a United States citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program
Hybrid work schedule