Group Product Manager, AI-Driven NextGen SaaS (Remote)

Nelnet; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Nelnet’s NextGen portfolio seeks a hands-on Group Product Manager to own one or more solutions end to end, guiding discovery, writing requirements, and shipping with engineering and design partners. You will set a cohesive strategy across NextGen’s offerings and lead a small team of PMs to deliver real impact for campus admins, employers, and students.

You will mentor PMs, foster a high-agency culture, align stakeholders, and drive a roadmap that connects product ideas, data, and integrations

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience with a strong track record of shipping products yourself.
• 1+ years mentoring or directly managing other Product Managers.
• Experience partnering with go-to-market teams to launch complex SaaS or platform products.
• Track record of personally shipping AI-enabled or data-driven software products with measurable business impact.
• Proven ability to align and influence stakeholders across engineering, design, and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Own NextGen solutions end to end—from discovery to ship.
• Analyze data, prototype ideas, and validate solutions with campus administrators and stakeholders.
• Set the bar for product craft by example and mentor PMs.

Skills

Product management

Team leadership

AI-enabled software

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Banner

PeopleSoft

Colleague

Job description

Nelnet’s NextGen portfolio seeks a hands-on Group Product Manager to own one or more solutions end to end, guiding discovery, writing requirements, and shipping with engineering and design partners. You will set a cohesive strategy across NextGen’s offerings and lead a small team of PMs to deliver real impact for campus admins, employers, and students.

You will mentor PMs, foster a high-agency culture, align stakeholders, and drive a roadmap that connects product ideas, data, and integrations