Leadership Development Manager

Location: Remote in the United States or Canada; occasional in-person onboarding may be required.

USA base pay: $145,000–$205,000 per year in CA, WA, NY, NJ, and CT; $128,000–$188,000 per year in other U.S. states.

Company

Affirm provides transparent, predictable ways for people to pay over time without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve leadership development programs for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders.
• Create practical learning journeys covering first-time management, performance conversations, coaching, feedback, and team building.
• Develop scalable experiences combining workshops, peer learning, self-directed resources, and hands-on practice.
• Build leadership communities and cohort-based peer learning opportunities.
• Translate leadership expectations into tools and experiences, incorporating assessments and coaching.
• Partner across People functions, manage resources and vendors, and measure program effectiveness using data and feedback.

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 scalable leadership development programs for new or first-time people leaders.
• Strong learning and experience design skills, including live learning, digital resources, and hands-on application.
• Product-oriented approach to learning and development, including audience insights, prioritization, feedback, and data-driven decisions.
• Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs.
• Experience integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs.
• Strong program management, collaboration, relationship-building, and cross-functional influence skills.
• Creative and resourceful approach to complex problems, with willingness to experiment and continuously improve.
• Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve learning, streamline processes, and measure impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment with flexibility within the country of employment; some roles may occasionally require office attendance.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Monthly technology, health, and wellness spending stipends.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan with discounted Affirm stock.
• Inclusive interview process with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• New hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.