Nelnet

Director, Product and Business Management

Remote - Nebraska · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategyLeadership

About the role

The Director, Product & Business Management is responsible for scaling validated ventures into durable, profitable business units within the organization.
Performance is measured by revenue growth, profitability, product adoption, operational maturity, and disciplined investment decisions across assigned product lines.
Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed.

Lead and develop dedicated product and go-to-market (GTM) teams, including direct management of sales and GTM resources supporting the business.
Drive revenue growth and market adoption in partnership with shared service teams including Marketing, Finance, and other centralized functions to support growth and scale.
Develop and own budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, NOI accountability, and performance metrics for assigned product lines.
Drive effective go‑to‑market execution, including pricing, packaging, positioning, and launch readiness.
You're part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.
While initiatives may begin at small scale, the scope of this role includes developing and leading businesses that mature into large, standalone divisions over time.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Build and evolve product, operating, and distribution models, required to scale early concepts into profitable, repeatable businesses.
This role is accountable for building and operating the product, financial, and go‑to‑market strategy and capabilities required to scale a business from early-stage venture into a material, sustainable line of business.

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in product management, general management, or business strategy.
8+ years of experience in product management, general management, strategy, or commercial leadership roles.
Demonstrated ownership of business outcomes, including revenue, growth, or P&L‑adjacent accountability.
Experience managing multiple products or portfolios simultaneously, preferred.
Background in scaling early‑stage or growth‑phase products, preferred.
Exposure to SaaS, platform, or technology‑enabled product environments, preferred.
Preferred: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in product management, general management, or business strategy.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Salary for this role is: $200,000

We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package.
Success in this role requires balancing strategy and execution, setting vision while remaining close to customers, revenue drivers, and operational realities.

Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.
This role assumes ownership of initiatives that have cleared the Pilot stage‑gate with a validated ideal customer profile, live customers, and a tested sales motion.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment.

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