Workday FINS Product Owner

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

2d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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, you're 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 Workday Financials Product Owner is responsible for the strategic vision, roadmap, and value realization of the Workday FINs platform. This role blends project management expertise, product ownership, and stakeholder engagement to drive transformation and business outcomes across finance operations. The Product Owner will manage multiple projects, delegate tasks effectively, influence change, and foster ownership and buy-in among stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of our Lincoln Nebraska office location to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Workday Financials modules (Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Reporting & Analytics, Prism, Adaptive)
Proven project management skills
Product ownership or Agile experience
Background in finance or accounting; understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Technical acumen with Workday Studio, EIBs, integrations, and reporting logic
Experience managing multiple projects/programs in a complex, global organization
Strong change management and training skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance information system management

Responsibilities

Product Ownership: Define and communicate product vision.
Build strategic roadmaps based on business needs and system usage.
Continuously improve finance processes.
Maintain and enhance FINs technology landscape.
Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, delegate tasks, set priorities, and ensure accountability.
Track progress and report key metrics.
Run effective meetings and sprint planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management: Build trust with finance teams.
Translate needs into requirements and user stories.
Drive user enablement and feature adoption, support training and rollouts.
Governance & Collaboration: Represent FINs in governance forums and executive meetings.
Collaborate with developers, integration teams, and other platform owners.
Work with global process owners to improve service delivery.