Leadership Development Manager, Emerging and New Leaders

About this role

Own and improve leadership development for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders at Affirm. Design scalable learning journeys and practical experiences that help leaders build skills, confidence, and 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

• Lead design, delivery, and improvement of foundational leadership programs, including Leading@ and Leader 101.
• Create practical learning journeys for leadership transitions, coaching, performance conversations, and team building.
• Deliver scalable learning through workshops, peer learning, self-directed resources, and hands-on practice.
• Build communities and cohort experiences for new leaders to connect and learn from one another.
• Translate leadership expectations into tools and experiences, incorporating assessments and coaching where useful.
• Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning.
• Use feedback and data to evaluate program effectiveness and prioritize improvements.
• Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets.

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in leadership development, learning and development, talent management, or a related field: 8+ years with a bachelor's degree, 6+ with a master's, or 3+ with a PhD, or equivalent.
• 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 learning.
• Experience using audience insights, feedback, and data to guide program decisions.
• Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs.
• Experience integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs.
• Strong program management, collaboration, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve learning and measure impact.

Nice to have

• A creative, resourceful approach and willingness to experiment and continuously improve.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums 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.