Project Manager - Client Services

Project Manager – Client Onboarding (Lincoln office) responsible for planning and executing onboarding projects across Nelnet’s businesses and geographies.

Starting Pay Rate: $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience. Hybrid work model: 24 in‑office hours per week for associates within 30 miles; remote work also accommodated.

• Plan and successfully execute multiple onboarding projects through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Perform analysis and due diligence to create clear, attainable objectives and build project requirements.
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical paths.
• Provide status reporting and updates on issue resolution.
• Deliver against agreed cost, time, scope and quality constraints.
• Coordinate and promote continuous improvement of workflows, procedures, processes and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with end‑to‑end onboarding and implementation.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, JIRA and Confluence.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in project management, process management and optimization.
• Excellent workflow management and process re‑engineering skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization and proactive thinking.
• Detail oriented with a strategic view; client focused (internal and external).
• Strong written and verbal communication; results oriented.
• Ability to coordinate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong MIS/metrics analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent relationship building abilities.

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA.
• Generous earned time off.
• 401(k) with student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Performance‑based incentive pay.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Robust wellness program.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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