Artificial Intelligence (AI) Operations Manager

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Operations ManagerThe AI Operations Manager role will manage the design and implementation of productionized AI solutions to solve business problems. This role will work closely with our data science teams to enable the integration of AI/Machine Learning (ML) models into business processes. These solutions will be scalable, resilient, and secure. This role will manage projects that maintain CI/CD pipelines, productionize models (ML/DL/LLM), and develop integration code needed to deploy AI solutions.Essential Job FunctionsProvide managerial leadership to the AI Ops team, drive delivery of productionized Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, manage team goals, mentor staff, and recruit top talent. - (35%)Lead AI Operations associates, partner with data science teams on solution delivery, lead discovery & solution design, and ensure successful delivery of monitoring and maintenance of AI solutions. - (35%)Guide adherence to compliance, security, and governance processes. - (20%)Partner with Release Management, Infrastructure, DevOps, etc. to ensure smooth and successful deployments. - (10%)Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent, relevant work experience5+ years of experience in AI Ops, ML engineering, data science, data engineering, DevOps, analytics, or related fields.3+ years of experience leading project(s), mentoring and/or coaching experience, demonstrated subject matter expert in department.Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science.8+ years of experience in AI Ops, ML engineering, data science, data engineering, DevOps, analytics, or related fields.Experience building or supporting enterprise?scale generative AI solutions, including LLM?based applications and high?volume production use cases.Background working in highly regulated industries (financial services preferred) with strong familiarity in data privacy, governance, and compliance requirements for AI/ML.Demonstrated ability to improve and mature AI/ML operational processes, streamline workflows, and drive efficiency while partnering across onshore/offshore teams.SkillsArtificial Intelligence TechnologiesAWS Cloud ComputingDatabricks PlatformDevSecOpsMachine Learning TechniquesPython (Programming Language)Researching New TechnologiesSoftware Engineering PrinciplesReports To: Senior Manager and above Direct Reports: 2 - 5 Work EnvironmentNormal office environment. Required to work onsite, full-time within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location. May require additional work hours during evenings, weekends or holidays to support production applications.TravelAbility to travel up to 5% quarterlyPhysical and Mental Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.Communicate/HearingCommunicate/TalkingStationary Position/SeatedTyping/WritingFocus and complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity metricMaintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environmentOther DutiesThis 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):$133,500.00 - $241,900.00Full Salary Range for position:California: $153,500.00 - $302,400.00Colorado: $133,500.00 - $254,000.00New York: $146,800.00 - $302,400.00Washington: $140,100.00 - $278,200.00Maryland: $140,100.00 - $266,100.00Washington DC: $153,500.00 - $278,200.00Illinois: $133,500.00 - $266,100.00New Jersey: $153,500.00 - $278,200.00Vermont: $133,500.00 - $241,900.00Ohio: $133,500.00 - $241,900.00The 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.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.About Bread FinancialAt 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 fulfilledboth 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