Hybrid Project Manager II — Cross-Functional Delivery Lead

Nelnet, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401K matching

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver strategic initiatives in a hybrid work environment in the United States.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience coordinating cross-functional projects and a Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Annual compensation ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with a hybrid work option that supports in-office presence three days per week and remote work parts of

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Experience developing project plans and managing scope, schedules, deliverables, risks and issues.
• Excellent communication of project status and facilitating decisions with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Preferred: PMP or CAPM certification.
• Experience with PM tools and established methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through full lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans with scope, milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and clarify roles and priorities.
• Monitor progress and report risks, issues, decisions, and changes.
• Manage budgets, resources, vendors, and governance processes.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting for transparency.
• Promote continuous improvement using lessons learned.

Skills

Project / Program Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Strategic Planning & Execution

Organization & Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver strategic initiatives in a hybrid work environment in the United States.

The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience coordinating cross-functional projects and a Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Annual compensation ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with a hybrid work option that supports in-office presence three days per week and remote work parts of