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Join Nelnet Business Services as a Product Manager for the new Scholarship Granting Organization platform, leading the development of solutions that enhance educational access and equity for families and schools.

Responsibilities: Develop industry relationships, define market opportunities, conduct performance analysis, and collaborate with teams to drive product growth and strategic vision.

Skills: Strong prioritization, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills; customer-focused with adaptability to change.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience or existing product knowledge is preferred.

Location: This is a remote position based in Nebraska, USA with no travel required.

Compensation: $100000 - $100000 / Annually

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

We are seeking a strategic and driven Product Manager to lead the development of our new Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) platform, a transformative solution designed to support school choice programs across the nation. This role will be responsible for shepherding the build and growth of a modern, scalable platform that empowers families and schools by streamlining access to state and federal scholarship opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of market dynamics, collaborate across departments, and translate vision into actionable roadmaps. This is a unique opportunity to shape a product that will have a meaningful impact on educational access and equity.

The Product Manager discovers and validates market problems, identifies new business opportunities, and measures and manages product performance. This position also develops strategic vision and product roadmaps with executive stakeholders, and works with product owners and development teams to deliver exceptional results. The Product Manager focuses on developing skills and abilities under the guidance of both management and more experienced Product Manager II positions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   Develops industry relationships to identify market opportunities, define market problems, and advance Nelnet as a thought leader.

2.   Identifies and socializes competitive advantages and market growth opportunities.

3.   Develops 1-3 year product vision and works with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog supports this vision.

4.   Conducts win/loss analysis to determine areas of opportunity and improvement.

5.   Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators to determine product performance and effectiveness.

6.   Manages ROI models and refines periodically to improve our ability to predict product growth.

7.   Researches market pricing and recommends pricing strategies based on competitive strengths and market positioning.

8.   Acts as a mentor to other team members and provides expertise in security.

Salary for this role is: $100,000

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

EDUCATION: 

1.   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

1.   2+ years of related experience or existing product knowledge.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1.   Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

2.   Flexibility to adapt quickly to new requirements, situations, programs and services.

3.   Customer focused, team player.

4.   Good time management and organizational skills.

5.   Strong written and oral communication skills.

6.   Strong problem solving skills.

7.   Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership.

8.   Ability to adapt to change.

9.   Focus on delivering value.

Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or[email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.