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.
Would you like to work in an exciting fast-paced start-up place with the backing of a household name company like Sallie Mae to help millions of people meet their educational needs every day?
Together, we’re connected by the same drive—to be a champion for all students and help them make smart decisions with confidence.
Do more than join something—change something…for students, for future generations, and for the future of education.
What You'll Contribute
We are seeking a Technical Data Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of data-driven products that power innovative financial solutions.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology, data, and customer experience—ideal for a product leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building scalable, intelligent systems.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end product lifecycle—from ideation through launch and iteration—translating business goals and customer needs into well-defined product roadmaps and technical requirements.
You will partner closely with internal teams including data engineering, software development, data science, analytics, compliance, and business operations, as well as with external stakeholders, to deliver high-value solutions that drive business outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking and execution excellence with a strong technical background and a sharp product intuition.
You are equally comfortable diving into data architecture discussions, mapping out customer journeys, or presenting to senior leadership.
You will play a critical role in identifying and solving current pain points, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, and delivering seamless, data-enabled experiences.
This is both a creative and analytical role—you’ll shape the long-term vision for automation, data monetization, and scalable infrastructure while producing actionable insights and guiding near-term product development.
Your ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment will be key to your success.
What You'll Do
What you have
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
Preferred education, skills, and experience.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
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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