Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet Business Solutions, a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services to various organizations. The Senior Manager, Product Portfolio Management is responsible for leading and scaling products, executing strategies for growth, and ensuring operational performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Own day‑to‑day business and product performance for assigned product lines, including execution of growth and operational plans
- Execute product and portfolio strategies aligned to broader organizational priorities and market opportunity
- Translate strategic direction into executable product roadmaps, operating plans, and go‑to‑market initiatives
- Lead sales and cross‑functional teams to influence outcome delivery without full direct authority
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Finance, and shared services) to drive revenue growth, customer adoption, and market penetration
- Support pricing, packaging, positioning, and launch execution for assigned products
- Develop and manage financial performance including forecasts, revenue targets, NOI accountability, and performance metrics for assigned product lines
- Own and contribute to lifecycle decisions including optimization, incremental investment, or repositioning of products
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5–7 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, strategy, or commercial roles
- Experience executing against revenue, growth, or product performance goals
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives from concept through launch and optimization
- Experience managing or supporting multiple products or portfolios concurrently
- Business & Financial Acumen
- Product strategy & execution
- Cross‑functional leadership and influence
- Strategic decision‑making under ambiguity
- Analytical & data-driven decision making
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in product management, general management, or business strategy
- Experience in education (Public K–12 or Higher Ed) strongly preferred
- Background in scaling early‑stage or growth‑phase products, preferred
- Exposure to SaaS, platform, or technology‑enabled product environments, preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA and FSA
- Generous earned time off
- 401K/student loan repayment
- Life insurance & AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Performance-based incentive pay
- Short- and long-term disability
- A robust wellness program
Company Overview
Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://nelnetinc.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Nelnet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.