Leadership Development Manager

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About the role

  • Leadership development manager designing scalable programs for Affirm’s aspiring and new people leaders. Building practical learning journeys, communities, assessments, and coaching experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders, including Leading@ and Leader 101
  • Create practical support for leadership transitions, including preparing for first management roles, performance conversations, employee coaching, and team building
  • Design scalable experiences combining interactive workshops, peer learning, self-directed resources, and hands-on practice
  • Build communities and peer learning experiences for new leaders
  • Translate Affirm's leadership expectations into practical tools and experiences
  • Incorporate leadership assessments and coaching into development programs
  • Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning
  • Gather feedback, test approaches, and use data to improve learning effectiveness and accessibility
  • Define and track program effectiveness measures, skill development, leadership effectiveness, and performance indicators
  • Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with a Master's degree, 3+ years with a PhD, or equivalent experience in leadership development, learning and development, talent management, or a related field
  • Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs for new or first-time people leaders at scale
  • Strong learning and experience design skills
  • Ability to create programs blending live learning, digital resources, and hands-on application
  • Product-oriented approach to learning and development
  • Experience gathering audience insights, prioritizing improvements, and using feedback and data to guide decisions
  • Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs
  • Experience integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs
  • Strong program management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, build trusted relationships, and influence cross-functional partners
  • Creative, resourceful approach to complex problem-solving
  • Willingness to experiment, learn, and continuously improve
  • Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

  • Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
  • Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible time off
  • Generous holiday calendars
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount
  • Remote-first work flexibility
  • In-person onboarding experience
  • Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$128,000 - $188,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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