Nelnet

IT Program Manager

Nelnet

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SDLCUnity

About the role

  • Lead large-scale, strategic IT programs spanning multiple interrelated projects, owning program vision and roadmap.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies, timelines, budgets, and program-level deliverables.
  • Define program metrics, track progress, mitigate risks, and ensure benefits are realized.
  • Provide transparent reporting, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication.
  • Oversee execution within enterprise standards and SDLC governance and support project teams' short-term goals.
  • May directly oversee workstreams or coordinate with assigned workstream owners and matrixed individuals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
  • 3 to 8 years of experience in the software development industry with demonstrated expertise in delivery lifecycle management and program-level coordination.
  • Ability to travel as needed to support program activities, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a United States Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Experience with Agile practices, SDLC governance, program budgeting, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
  • Strong communication, leadership, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience interfacing with managers, directors, and executives and facilitating cross-team collaboration.