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OverviewManages, directs, and plans complex project(s) consisting of one or more project teams. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and assigning project tasks, team building and leadership, and developing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients in functional areas outside of IT as well as external customers. Applies project development methodologies and reporting techniques to indicate project status.This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.Responsibilities
Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet project objectives.
Reviews, evaluates, and formulates project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Oversees requirements solicitation and definition for the projects.
Manages staff and budget resources required to meet changing corporate needs, understanding, and persuades others when appropriate.
Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones, and resources required to meet project objectives.
Leads problem resolution and decision making through facilitation and troubleshooting.
Organizes and guides project operations through the use of industry-accepted methodologies.
Evaluates progress and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics common to IT projects.
Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training, and support.
QualificationsEDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Information Science or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. PMI certification preferred.EXPERIENCE:Experience in leading teams of developers, analysts, architects and engineers preferably in a matrix organization. Expert level experience working with data in Excel, and MS Project.COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Ability to manage projects from inception to successful post-implementation.
Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to successfully resolve diverse and complex business problems.
Strong analytical, communications, technical teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Must be proficient in SharePoint and preferably experience with TFS, MS CRM, Access, or other database utilities and other Microsoft technologies.
EEO StatementNelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or 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 or State law or local ordinance. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Nelnet Talent Acquisition & Recruiting.Nelnet is a drug free and tobacco free workplace.# of Openings 1Category Information Technology
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