Cybersecurity IT Project Manager — Hybrid, Security-Cleared

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k and loan repayment

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company serving as a student loan servicer, professional services provider, and more, with a hybrid work option. The role leads one or more project teams, coordinates plans, budgets, and resources, and ensures successful delivery with client collaboration and solid governance.

Education includes a Bachelor's in Information Science or related field; PMI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Experience leading teams of developers, analysts, architects and engineers, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Expert level experience working with data in Excel, and MS Project.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance is required.

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.
• Understanding, and 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

SharePoint

MS Project

TFS

MS CRM

Access

Microsoft technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field

PMI certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

MS CRM

Excel

Access

TFS

Job description

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company serving as a student loan servicer, professional services provider, and more, with a hybrid work option. The role leads one or more project teams, coordinates plans, budgets, and resources, and ensures successful delivery with client collaboration and solid governance.

Education includes a Bachelor's in Information Science or related field; PMI certification is preferred.