Director – Product

Bread Financial

. Lead a Product Value Stream and product team .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $173,000 - $314,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive product leadership in the payments ecosystem, with a focus on developing technology-enabled lending products and driving strategic vision and execution. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and adapt product roadmaps based on market trends and customer insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Leadership ExperiencePayments Ecosystem FamiliarityB2B And B2C Product ManagementStrategic Roadmap DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyProduct DevelopmentMarket ResearchUser ResearchContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryData AnalysisFeature EvolutionStakeholder CommunicationRoadmap Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

PaymentsTechnology-Enabled LendingB2BB2CProduct ManagementEmerging Payments Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a Product Value Stream and product team
Drive product strategy, execution, and iteration for connectivity into the payments ecosystem
Own and drive the strategic vision and roadmap for the product team
Ensure the product roadmap reflects the vision and adapts to market trends and customer needs
Develop strategies using data, user research, and market research
Understand merchant customers to evolve features and explore new ideas
Drive product discovery and development using research insights
Serve as the primary stakeholder contact for product vision, strategy, and progress
Communicate product development status and incorporate stakeholder feedback
Coach and develop team members into long-term company leaders
Scale the team in alignment with company strategy
Collaborate with senior leaders across Technology, Product, Design, Customer Experience, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
Deliver high-quality solutions enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery
Travel up to 20% annually

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
13–15 years of product leadership experience in a payments company, building technology-enabled lending products and experiences
6+ years of leadership experience
Deep familiarity with the payments ecosystem and emerging payments technologies
Extensive experience in B2B and B2C product management and strategy development
Proven track record of building and delivering strategic partner-facing roadmaps
Ability to lead strong teams
Must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship
F-1 student visa holders are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits
Basic and optional life insurance
Supplemental medical plans
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave after a 180-day waiting period
401(k) plan with immediate enrollment
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Illinois Paid Leave for Illinois associates
Ability to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance
Career development and non-traditional career progression opportunities
Wellness support and a diverse suite of benefits