Human Resources

Leadership Development Manager at Affirm

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  • Company: Affirm
  • Location: Remote Canada
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: $112,000 – $172,000 CAD

About the role

Join Affirm’s People team to shape the development journey for aspiring, first-time, and newly hired people leaders. You will own the creation of practical, engaging experiences that help leaders navigate real challenges and build confidence in a remote-first environment. This role combines creative learning design with business needs to make leadership development accessible and effective.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs for new leaders.
  • Create timely, practical support for key leadership transitions, such as performance conversations and coaching.
  • Design scalable experiences using interactive workshops, peer learning, and self-directed resources.
  • Build communities and peer learning experiences to help new leaders connect and grow.
  • Translate leadership expectations into practical tools for self-awareness and team management.
  • Partner with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and other teams to align development with hiring and onboarding.
  • Use data and feedback to test new approaches and improve program effectiveness.
  • Manage learning resources, communications, vendors, and budgets.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years with a Master’s degree, or 3+ years with a PhD in leadership development, L&D, or a related field.
  • Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs for new or first-time people leaders at scale.
  • Strong learning and experience design skills, blending live learning, digital resources, and hands-on application.
  • A product-oriented approach to L&D, using audience insights and data to guide decisions.
  • Experience building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs.
  • Experience integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development programs.
  • Strong program management and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional partners.
  • Comfort using data and emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve learning experiences.

Pay and benefits

  • Base pay range: $112,000 – $172,000 CAD per year.
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
  • Monthly stipends for tech setup, health, and wellness.
  • Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility built in.

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