128K–205K USD / year
Leadership Development Manager, Emerging and New Leaders
People/HRRemote — United States
Published on 2026-11-03
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About this role
Design and scale leadership development experiences for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders at Affirm. Build practical learning journeys that help leaders develop core skills, connect with peers, and lead high-performing teams.
About the company
Affirm offers buy now, pay later financing that lets consumers split purchases into transparent installment payments at checkout. It partners with merchants to provide flexible credit options without late fees.
The team
People team
What you'll do
- Own and continuously improve foundational programs for emerging and new leaders.
- Design blended learning journeys, including workshops, peer learning, digital resources, and hands-on practice.
- Build communities and cohort experiences for new leaders.
- Translate leadership expectations into practical tools for coaching, feedback, performance management, and team development.
- Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning.
- Use feedback and data to improve programs and measure their effectiveness.
- Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets.
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, 6+ with a master's, 3+ with a PhD, or equivalent experience.
- Experience designing and delivering scalable development programs for new or first-time people leaders.
- Strong learning and experience design skills across live, digital, and hands-on formats.
- Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs.
- Experience incorporating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs.
- Strong program management, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve learning and measure impact.
Nice to have
- A product-oriented approach to learning and development, using audience insights and data to guide improvements.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health 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 stock.