Product Owner: Hybrid Stakeholder & Delivery Leader

Nelnet; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA

401K and student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Product Owner to partner with stakeholders and delivery teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product features aligned with business goals. The role ensures transparency, drives continuous improvement, and supports strategic alignment across business, IT, and leadership teams.

You will collaborate with users and clients to translate needs into actionable requirements, take ownership of the product line, and report risks to the Product Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage expectations and keep stakeholders informed.
• Education: 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 support roadmap development.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog; ensure visibility and clarity for teams and stakeholders.
• Lead agile ceremonies when relevant to product initiatives and guide teams toward goals.
• Monitor product investment, spend, ROI, and contribute to cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Product ownership

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Product Owner to partner with stakeholders and delivery teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product features aligned with business goals. The role ensures transparency, drives continuous improvement, and supports strategic alignment across business, IT, and leadership teams.

You will collaborate with users and clients to translate needs into actionable requirements, take ownership of the product line, and report risks to the Product Manager.