Senior Manager, Product and Business Management

Nelnet

Senior Manager leading product portfolio management at Nelnet providing education technology solutions. Responsible for execution of growth strategies and partnership with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day‑to‑day business and product performance for assigned product lines, including execution of growth and operational plans
Execute product and portfolio strategies aligned to broader organizational priorities and market opportunity
Translate strategic direction into executable product roadmaps, operating plans, and go‑to‑market initiatives
Lead sales and cross‑functional teams to influence outcome delivery without full direct authority
Partner with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Finance, and shared services) to drive revenue growth, customer adoption, and market penetration
Support pricing, packaging, positioning, and launch execution for assigned products
Develop and manage financial performance including forecasts, revenue targets, NOI accountability, and performance metrics for assigned product lines
Own and contribute to lifecycle decisions including optimization, incremental investment, or repositioning of products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5–7 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, strategy, or commercial roles
Experience in education (Public K–12 or Higher Ed) strongly preferred
Experience executing against revenue, growth, or product performance goals
Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives from concept through launch and optimization
Experience managing or supporting multiple products or portfolios concurrently
Background in scaling early‑stage or growth‑phase products, preferred
Exposure to SaaS, platform, or technology‑enabled product environments, preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
HSA and FSA
generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
life insurance & AD&D insurance
employee assistance program
employee stock purchase program
tuition reimbursement
performance-based incentive pay
short- and long-term disability
robust wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementportfolio managementstrategyfinancial performance managementrevenue forecastingperformance metricsgo-to-market strategieslifecycle managementgrowth strategy executionSaaS

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationinfluence without authoritystakeholder engagementcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinitiative