Cybersecurity IT Project Manager — Hybrid Leader

Nelnet; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Student loan repayment

Wellness program

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead one or more project teams in Lincoln, NE, with hybrid work options. The role supports a US Department of Education contract and requires clear planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver complex IT projects on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Information Science or related field, PMI preferred, and experience with Excel, MS Project, SharePoint, MS CRM, and Access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Science or related field.
• PMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet project objectives.
• Reviews, evaluates, and formulates project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversees requirements solicitation and definition for the projects.
• Manages staff and budget resources required to meet changing corporate needs.
• Understands, persuades others when appropriate.
• Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones, and resources required to meet project objectives.
• Leads problem resolution and decision making through facilitation and troubleshooting.
• Organizes and guides project operations through the use of industry-accepted methodologies.
• Evaluates progress and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics common to IT projects.
• Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training, and support.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field

PMI certification preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Project

SharePoint

MS CRM

Access

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead one or more project teams in Lincoln, NE, with hybrid work options. The role supports a US Department of Education contract and requires clear planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver complex IT projects on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Information Science or related field, PMI preferred, and experience with Excel, MS Project, SharePoint, MS CRM, and Access.