Group Product Manager - NextGen Platform (Remote)

Nelnet; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote option

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Nelnet's NextGen Web Solutions is seeking a hands-on Group Product Manager to own one or more NextGen solutions, run discovery, write requirements, and ship features while growing a small PM team. You will shape a cohesive strategy across NextGen solutions, align across engineering, design, sales, implementation, and client support, and drive outcomes with measurable impact.

This role emphasizes AI applications, roadmap, cross-functional leadership, and a player-coach approach in a

Qualifications

• Six-plus years of product management experience with a track record of shipping.
• At least 1 year mentoring or managing PMs.
• Experience launching complex SaaS or platform products.
• AI-enabled or data-driven software experience with measurable impact.
• Ability to align across engineering, design, and commercial functions.
• Familiarity with higher education tech, fintech, payments, or B2B2C is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the NextGen portfolio.
• Lead discovery, requirements, and end‑to‑end delivery with engineering and design.
• Grow and coach a small team of Product Managers.
• Collaborate with GTM, sales, implementation, and client support for launches.
• Define success metrics and ensure compliance and reliability.

Skills

Product management

Mentoring PMs

AI-enabled software

Stakeholder alignment

GTM partnerships

Lead/People leadership

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Banner

PeopleSoft

PCI Level 1

Job description

Nelnet's NextGen Web Solutions is seeking a hands-on Group Product Manager to own one or more NextGen solutions, run discovery, write requirements, and ship features while growing a small PM team. You will shape a cohesive strategy across NextGen solutions, align across engineering, design, sales, implementation, and client support, and drive outcomes with measurable impact.

This role emphasizes AI applications, roadmap, cross-functional leadership, and a player-coach approach in a