Leadership Development Manager

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter,giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

The People team helps Affirmers cultivate a high-performing, inclusive organization. We focus on three core areas: attracting talent aligned to our mission, enabling growth through people and team development, and retaining employees through thoughtful experiences and rewards.

As our Leadership Development Manager, Emerging and New Leaders, you'll shape how aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders build the skills and confidence to lead at Affirm. You'll own the development journey from the moment someone considers becoming a leader through their first year in the role, creating practical, engaging experiences that help leaders navigate real challenges and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own the new-leader experience. Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders.
• Build learning journeys that meet leaders where they are. Create timely, practical support for key leadership transitions.
• Design engaging experiences that scale. Combine interactive workshops, peer learning, self-directed resources, and hands-on practice to help leaders build skills they can apply immediately.
• Create opportunities for leaders to learn together. Build communities and peer learning experiences that help new leaders connect, share challenges, exchange feedback, and grow through one another's experiences.
• Turn leadership expectations into everyday actions. Translate Affirm's leadership expectations into practical tools and experiences that help leaders build self-awareness, coach employees, give feedback, manage performance, and support their teams.
• Partner across the People team. Work with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning to connect leadership development with hiring, promotions, onboarding, and ongoing employee growth.
• Experiment, learn, and improve. Gather feedback, test new approaches, and use data to understand what's working.
• Measure what matters. Define and track measures of program effectiveness, including skill development, early leadership effectiveness, and performance indicators.
• Keep programs running smoothly. Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for a growing leadership audience.

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, with a track record of creating learning experiences that work at scale.
• Strong learning and experience design skills, including the ability to create engaging, practical programs that blend live learning, digital resources, and hands-on application.
• A product-oriented approach to learning and development, with 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, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build trusted relationships, and influence cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality experiences.
• A creative, resourceful approach to solving complex problems, 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.

Base Pay Grade - K Equity Grade - 5 Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Benefits:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.