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 of Product Strategy – Private Student Lending will support the day-2-day business management of our flagship Private Student Loan business. The candidate will be positioned within the Product Management team that is responsible for P&L ownership, Product Management & Development, Analytics, and Business Strategy. This unique role requires a dynamical individual that can work cross-functionally to manage our product suite, drive growth, reduce costs, optimize client experiences, and maintain a strong Controls environment.

What You'll Do

Be a thought leader responsible for developing and executing the product vision, crafting product solutions, and monitoring core KPIs
Engage with consumer research and analytics to identify trends, customer needs, and monitor the competitive landscape
Provide direction to the Product Development process in regards to what should be built, why, and the economic opportunity
Guide day-2-day business management across a series of including Product, Distribution, Client Experience, Marketing, Operations, Technologies, Legal, Risk, Controls, Compliance, and Finance
Prepare management updates and reporting on business performance including achievements, challenges, and continuing areas of improvement

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.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Math, Finance, Information Systems / Computer Science, or Engineering. MBA or Master’s degree candidates preferred.
5+ years of relevant industry experience required within Financial Services, Technology, Management Consulting, or FinTech preferred
Analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for objective decision making
Ability to multi-task with accuracy, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with the ability to influence across all levels of management
Proven strengths at collaboration across a matrixed organization to drive business outcomes
Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools and practices

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.

Feeling Your Best Helps You Do Your Best

Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities

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Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.