Product Consultant Automation

Every career journey is personal. That's why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you ... be here. Job Summary As part of the Enterprise Data Science and Analytics organization, this role will create and implement automated, intelligent, enterprise-wide digital automations to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Consultant position will be responsible for leading all of the planning, development, and support functions for deploying and running assigned automations. This role will create and implement intelligent automation solutions that improve operational effectiveness and efficiency for Bread Financial. The Consultant is also expected to be thoughtful, innovative, and technologically savvy with a keen interest in business transformation. In addition, this role will be relied upon to educate operational teams and train team members on emerging techniques for developing and deploying automations. The Consultant will identify and lead product/service development for all work to deploy new automations and fulfill the product owner role within an agile development framework. The Consultant will support multiple centers of excellence and product/service models including process automation, new tool adoption, interaction analysis and enterprise reporting. The role is considered the leading expert in multiple automation solutions. Essential job functions include successful design and execution of Planning, Development and Support functions. The Consultant will be knowledgeable of the toolsets used, including but not limited to UiPath, Microstrategy, NICE products, Indico, etc. The role leads the identification and acquisition of new automation solutions via conducting research and educating team members about industry trends. This role defines, measures and improves the automation development processes, this role is accountable for leading high performing planning, development, and support functions. Essential Job Functions Planning: The Consultant role will establish and execute the framework for engaging enterprise partners to understand opportunities and level of effort in order to plan new automations. The Consultant will present and gain support from the various governance teams to plan the work. The Consultant role will lead the vision for the product/service, manage backlogs and perform market research to ensure continuous improvement and deployment of market-leading, innovative solutions. This role is accountable for throughput performance of moving work through the Planning process with a focus on duration, effort, and optimized prioritization. Development: The Consultant will lead processes to define requirements, success criteria, testing and configuration and coding of solutions. The role will lead the utilization of low code tools to build and implement complex digital workers (“bots”). The Consultant will lead the optimization of processes by utilizing workers, digital workers, and citizen developers. The role is accountable for the business context management and optimization of the digital workforce across multiple functions. This role is accountable for throughput performance of moving work through the Development process with a focus on duration, effort, and optimized configuration tactics within the tool suites. Support: The Consultant will review ongoing monitoring and reporting and forecasting of digital & citizen worker performance. The Consultant will create and update the ongoing business case for assigned functions. The Consultant will be expected to interpret data, analyze results, research & investigate, help team create business goals and needs, and complete defined operational functions. Reports to: Sr Manager or Director Direct Reports: None Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: Normal office environment, some travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Technology, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Analytics or equivalent work experience 6+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Experience: Master’s Degree or equivalent experience Technology, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Analytics or equivalent work experience 8+ years of relevant work experience Leading off shore and on shore Experience with automation Experience understanding processes Other Duties This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time. Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below): $120,500.00 - $218,300.00 Full Salary Range for position: California: $138,600.00 - $272,900.00 Colorado: $120,500.00 - $229,200.00 New York: $132,500.00 - $272,900.00 Washington: $126,500.00 - $251,100.00 Maryland: $126,500.00 - $240,200.00 Washington DC: $138,600.00 - $251,100.00 Illinois: $120,500.00 - $240,200.00 New Jersey: $138,600.00 - $251,100.00 Vermont: $120,500.00 - $218,300.00 Ohio: $120,500.00 - $218,300.00 Maine: $120,500.00 - $218,300.00 Connecticut: $132,500.00 - $240,200.00 Virginia: $120,500.00 - $218,300.00 The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills. You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders. Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan. All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO. Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. Click here for more Benefits information. About Bread Financial® At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression. Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k). The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company. The Company participates in E-Verify. The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Family: Data and Analytics Job Type: Regular About Bread Financial As a tech-forward financial services company, we strive to create value for both our customers and our associates. At Bread Financial, you are empowered to thrive. Our company is bold, tenacious and innovative, challenges you to be your best, respects your voice, recognizes your contributions, cares for your total well-being, and has a collaborative, kind and inclusive culture that fosters growth and success. Bread Financial is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and committed to sustainable business practices powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.