Project Manager Client Services

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 70000

Posted on: 11-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.

The Client Onboarding organization is responsible for accurate efficient effective and timely onboarding of clients across all businesses and geographies at Nelnet. We are looking for a Project Manager in our Lincoln office to plan and execute various onboarding projects and other responsibilities.

Starting Pay Rate: $60000 - $70000 based on experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and successful execution of multiple onboarding projects through cross functional collaboration
Performing analysis/due diligence creating clear and attainable objectives and building project requirements
Actively tracking each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical paths
Providing status reporting and updates on issue resolution
Delivering against agreed cost time scope and quality constraints
Coordinating and promoting continuous improvement of workflows procedures processes and standards

EDUCATION:
Bachelors required.

EXPERIENCE:

3 years in project management experience
Experience in end to end onboarding and implementation
PMP Certification a plus
Experience with Microsoft project JIRA and confluence.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated effectiveness in project management process management and optimization
Demonstrated effectiveness in process management and optimization
Excellent workflow management skills / experience
Innovation and change management implementation
Process re-engineering and improvement
Strong organization and prioritizing skills
Proactive thinking and execution abilities
Detail oriented balanced with a strategic view
Client focused internal and external facing
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Results oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to effectively coordinate with all levels of the organization
Strong MIS/Metrics analysis and reporting skills
Excellent relationship building skills

Our benefits package includes 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 and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

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. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Required Experience:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and successful execution of multiple onboarding projects through cross functional collaboration
Performing analysis/due diligence creating clear and attainable objectives and building project requirements
Actively tracking each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical paths
Providing status reporting and updates on issue resolution
Delivering against agreed cost time scope and quality constraints
Coordinating and promoting continuous improvement of workflows procedures processes and standards

EDUCATION:
Bachelors required.

EXPERIENCE:

3 years in project management experience
Experience in end to end onboarding and implementation
PMP Certification a plus
Experience with Microsoft project JIRA and confluence.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated effectiveness in project management process management and optimization
Demonstrated effectiveness in process management and optimization
Excellent workflow management skills / experience
Innovation and change management implementation
Process re-engineering and improvement
Strong organization and prioritizing skills
Proactive thinking and execution abilities
Detail oriented balanced with a strategic view
Client focused internal and external facing
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Results oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to effectively coordinate with all levels of the organization
Strong MIS/Metrics analysis and reporting skills
Excellent relationship building skills