When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Senior Manager, Product Management will be responsible for overseeing the product management team, defining product strategies, and ensuring the successful execution of the product roadmap.
 

What You'll Do

• Drive the planning and delivery of key strategic company initiatives.

• Partner with Program and Project managers to coordinate the successful execution of program level objectives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including executives, marketing, sales, engineering, and design teams, to define product roadmaps, set priorities, and ensure successful product lifecycles.

• Define and prioritize product requirements, features, and functionalities based on customer feedback, market demand, and business goals.

• Manage the product management process, ensuring efficient functionality, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery of high-quality products.

• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, customer feedback, and market trends to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
 

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.

• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to translate insights into actionable product strategies.

• Deep understanding of product management methodologies, market research techniques, and product management processes.

• Experience in agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or similar role, with a track record of managing products throughout their lifecycle.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

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