Cybersecurity Project Manager – Hybrid Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401K with student loan repayment

Life insurance & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Short/long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Project Manager to lead one or more IT project teams and ensure successful delivery. The role requires coordinating plans, schedules, budgets, and resources, with emphasis on collaboration across departments and external customers.

The position supports a US Department of Education contract, offers a hybrid work model, and requires U.S. citizenship and candidate authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field

PMI certification

Tools

SharePoint

MS Project

TFS

MS CRM

Access

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Project Manager to lead one or more IT project teams and ensure successful delivery. The role requires coordinating plans, schedules, budgets, and resources, with emphasis on collaboration across departments and external customers.

The position supports a US Department of Education contract, offers a hybrid work model, and requires U.S. citizenship and candidate authorization to work in the United States.