Product Owner

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Nelnet - Providence, RI

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Providence, RI
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., is dedicated to providing innovative payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions tailored for education and faith-based organizations. With a robust client base that includes over 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, and 3,500 churches, NBS serves millions of individual students, families, and supporters globally. Our culture emphasizes service, fostering long-lasting partnerships, while our commitment to creativity and innovation empowers our customer communities to thrive. As a member of the Nelnet family, employees enjoy a supportive community that invests in individual growth and is united by a mission to create opportunities for people in their learning and working environments. The Product Owner II plays a crucial role in coordinating product development and release planning, ensuring the successful delivery of both new and existing products. This position requires close collaboration with agile development teams to create use cases, requirements, and estimations that align with company objectives. The Product Owner is responsible for documenting release notes and managing analytics related to the customer journey through our products. A significant portion of the role involves validating user experience (UX) mocks and early-stage simulations with clients to ensure that solutions meet market expectations. In addition to working with development teams, the Product Owner collaborates with other departments and the product manager to provide necessary content for sales, user training, and documentation tools. They ensure that client documentation, including release notes and roadmaps, is updated and effective. The Product Owner also assists in launching new products, manages a client feedback tool to capture the voice of the customer, and studies product analytics to inform future developments. This role also serves as a resource for onboarding new team members, contributing to a collaborative and effective work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate product development and release planning.
  • Work closely with agile development teams to create use cases, requirements, and estimations.
  • Document release notes and manage analytics behind the customer's journey through products.
  • Validate UX mocks and early-stage simulations with clients.
  • Ensure solutions meet market expectations in collaboration with development teams.
  • Provide content for sales, user training, and documentation tools in partnership with other departments and the product manager.
  • Update and maintain effective client documentation, including release notes and roadmaps.
  • Assist in launching new products alongside the Product Manager.
  • Manage a client feedback tool to ensure the voice of the customer is integrated into product development.
  • Study and report on product analytics.
  • Serve as a resource for onboarding new team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years related experience or existing product knowledge.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Flexibility to adapt quickly to new requirements, situations, programs, and services.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to be a team player.
  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership.
  • Ability to adapt to change and focus on delivering value.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (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
  • Robust wellness program
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