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Nelnet Business Services is seeking a remote Product Manager to identify market opportunities and manage product performance. This role focuses on developing product vision and collaborating with development teams to deliver results while mentoring team members.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing industry relationships, conducting win/loss analysis, monitoring key performance indicators, managing ROI models, and providing mentorship to team members.

Skills: Strong prioritization, flexibility, customer focus, time management, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of related experience are preferred.

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

Compensation: $90000 - $110000 / 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.

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.

**Pay Range for this position is -$90,000 - $110,000

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.