Senior Manager, Product

Bread Financial

. Lead a team of product owners and/or product managers focused on complex end-user experiences .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,800 - $223,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex end-user experiences. Proficient in managing the product development lifecycle and aligning product goals with business objectives in regulated industries.

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Product ManagementLeadership ExperienceLarge Language Models (LLMs)JiraAI Governance

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Hard Skills

Product VisionProduct StrategyProduct RoadmapsBusiness AnalysisTechnical Product RoadmapsGenerative AIAI Development PlatformsEnterprise SystemsAPIsEnterprise Integrations

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceFigmaGitHub Copilot

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated IndustryResponsible AIAI Risk ManagementOrchestration Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of product owners and/or product managers focused on complex end-user experiences
Develop and communicate product vision and strategy
Align product goals with business objectives
Oversee creation and maintenance of product roadmaps
Ensure timely, quality delivery of product features
Manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment across products
Ensure cohesive product development and alignment of team activities with product strategy
Communicate team progress to senior leadership
Serve as a liaison between Product and other departments
Report to a Director or above
Manage 6–10 direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
10–13 years of experience in product management or a related field such as business analysis or project management
3+ years of leadership experience
Ability to work full time in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience (preferred)
13+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology, financial services, payment, or online and mobile platforms (preferred)
Experience defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps
2+ years of experience building or launching products using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI at scale
2+ years translating business requirements into technical product roadmaps and delivery plans
2+ years of experience with Jira, Confluence, and Figma
Experience with GitHub Copilot or equivalent
Strong technical background delivering complex platforms or enterprise systems
Experience with AI agents, orchestration frameworks, or AI development platforms
Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI Governance, and AI Risk Management
Experience with RAG and agentic AI architectures
Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise integrations
Ability to travel up to 10% annually

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
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave after a 180-day waiting period
401(k) plan available immediately upon hire
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Illinois Paid Leave for Illinois associates
Company stock purchase opportunity during June and December offering periods
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance
Career development and non-traditional career progression opportunities
Wellness support and comprehensive benefit options