Group Product Manager, NextGen SaaS (Remote)

Nelnet; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote option

Hybrid schedule (for close proximity)

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking an experienced Group Product Manager for NextGen, owning one or more solutions end-to-end and guiding a small PM team. You will shape strategy, drive a cohesive roadmap, and work with engineering, design, sales, and client support to deliver high‑impact releases for higher education institutions and students.

You will mentor PMs, promote an outcome‑oriented culture, and ensure products leverage AI thoughtfully while aligning with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience with a track record of shipping.
• 1+ years mentoring or managing other Product Managers.
• Experience shipping AI-enabled or data-driven software with impact.
• Ability to align stakeholders across engineering, design, and commercial teams.
• Experience partnering with go-to-market teams for SaaS launches.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more NextGen solutions end-to-end, including discovery and requirements.
• Lead a small PM team, set expectations, and recruit talent as needed.
• Define vision, strategy, and roadmaps across the portfolio with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales, implementation, and client support for launches.
• Ensure releases meet compliance, security, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Product leadership

AI-enabled products

Stakeholder alignment

Go-to-market collaboration

team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, Finance, or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Banner

PeopleSoft

Colleague

Job description

Nelnet is seeking an experienced Group Product Manager for NextGen, owning one or more solutions end-to-end and guiding a small PM team. You will shape strategy, drive a cohesive roadmap, and work with engineering, design, sales, and client support to deliver high‑impact releases for higher education institutions and students.

You will mentor PMs, promote an outcome‑oriented culture, and ensure products leverage AI thoughtfully while aligning with compliance and regulatory requirements.