Product Owner – Hybrid/Remote, Impactful Delivery

Nelnet, Inc.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

401K/student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner to partner with stakeholders and delivery teams to define and prioritize features aligned with business goals. You will drive transparency, support the product roadmap, and oversee backlog management with a focus on value delivery.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate across business, IT, and leadership teams, reporting to the Product Owner Manager. The position emphasizes alignment with user needs and ROI while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage expectations and keep stakeholders informed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and prioritize features based on business value.
• Partner with Product Manager to maintain a cohesive product vision and roadmap.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog and ensure visibility for teams and stakeholders.
• Lead agile ceremonies and guide teams toward product goals.
• Monitor product investment, spend, and ROI; assist with cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner to partner with stakeholders and delivery teams to define and prioritize features aligned with business goals. You will drive transparency, support the product roadmap, and oversee backlog management with a focus on value delivery.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate across business, IT, and leadership teams, reporting to the Product Owner Manager. The position emphasizes alignment with user needs and ROI while maintaining work-life balance.