Remote Group Product Manager - AI-Driven EdTech

Nelnet; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Group Product Manager for NextGen to own multiple NextGen solutions end-to-end, lead discovery, write requirements, and ship with engineering and design partners. You will guide a small PM team, shape a cohesive strategy across NextGen, and align with sales, implementation, and client support to drive impact.

You will establish a product vision, roadmap, and cross-functional priorities, explore AI-enabled opportunities, monitor higher-education policy shifts, and ensure

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience with a track record of shipping products.
• 1+ years mentoring or directly managing other Product Managers.
• Experience partnering with go-to-market teams to launch complex SaaS or platform products.
• Track record of shipping AI-enabled or data-driven software with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more NextGen solutions end to end, discovery, requirements, and prioritization with engineering and design partners.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of Product Managers and foster high-agency, outcome-oriented culture.
• Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across the NextGen portfolio and translate goals into a sequenced plan.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan launches, ensure market-readiness, and drive adoption and satisfaction.

Skills

Product management

Mentoring

AI-enabled software

Stakeholder alignment

Go-to-market collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Group Product Manager for NextGen to own multiple NextGen solutions end-to-end, lead discovery, write requirements, and ship with engineering and design partners. You will guide a small PM team, shape a cohesive strategy across NextGen, and align with sales, implementation, and client support to drive impact.

You will establish a product vision, roadmap, and cross-functional priorities, explore AI-enabled opportunities, monitor higher-education policy shifts, and ensure