Leadership Development Manager

Affirm

1d • $128,000 - $205,000 • Remote

About The Position

Affirm is seeking a Leadership Development Manager, Emerging and New Leaders, to shape how aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders develop the skills and confidence to lead at Affirm. The role owns the leadership development journey from considering a first management role through the leader’s first year, creating practical and engaging experiences that help leaders navigate real challenges and build high-performing teams.

The manager will build scalable development experiences by combining learning design, audience insights, and business needs for Affirm’s remote-first environment. Working with partners across the People team, the role will test new ideas, improve existing programs, and influence how leadership takes shape at Affirm.

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, including a track record of creating learning experiences that work at scale.
• Strong learning and experience design skills, including creating engaging, practical programs that blend live learning, digital resources, and hands-on application.
• A product-oriented approach to learning and development, including experience gathering audience insights, prioritizing improvements, and using feedback and data to guide decisions.
• Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs that encourage connection and continued development.
• Experience integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs to build self-awareness, strengthen leadership skills, and support ongoing growth.
• Strong program management and collaboration skills, including managing competing priorities, building trusted relationships, and influencing cross-functional partners.
• A creative, resourceful approach to complex problem-solving, with a willingness to experiment, learn, and continuously improve.
• Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve learning experiences, streamline processes, and measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of development programs for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders, including Leading@ and Leader 101.
• Create practical learning journeys for leadership transitions, including preparing for a first management role, performance conversations, coaching employees, and building strong teams.
• Design scalable experiences that combine interactive workshops, peer learning, self-directed resources, and hands-on practice.
• Build communities and peer learning experiences that help new leaders connect, share challenges, exchange feedback, and learn from one another.
• Translate Affirm’s leadership expectations into practical tools and experiences that build self-awareness and help leaders coach employees, give feedback, manage performance, and support their teams.
• Incorporate leadership assessments and coaching into development where they can deepen learning and accelerate growth.
• Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning to connect leadership development with hiring, promotions, onboarding, and ongoing employee growth.
• Gather feedback, test new approaches, and use data to identify and prioritize improvements to learning effectiveness and accessibility.
• Define and track program effectiveness measures, including skill development, early leadership effectiveness, and performance indicators; use data and feedback to improve programs and demonstrate impact.
• Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for a growing leadership audience.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, including coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup, health, and wellness spending.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan that lets employees buy Affirm stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior