Leadership Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of leadership development initiatives for aspiring, first-time, and newly appointed leaders, including programs such as Leading@ and Leader 101.

• Develop practical resources to support leadership transitions, encompassing preparation for management roles, conducting performance discussions, employee coaching, and team building activities.

• Craft scalable experiences that blend interactive workshops, peer learning opportunities, self-directed resources, and practical application.

• Establish communities and peer learning experiences tailored for new leaders.

• Convert Affirm's leadership expectations into actionable tools for self-awareness, coaching, feedback, performance management, and team assistance.

• Integrate leadership assessments and coaching into development programs.

• Collaborate with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning teams.

• Collect feedback, evaluate methods, utilize data, and enhance learning accessibility and efficacy.

• Define and monitor measures of program effectiveness, skill development, leadership capabilities, and performance metrics.

• Oversee learning resources, communications, vendor relationships, and budget management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 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 discipline.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing leadership development programs for new or first-time leaders, demonstrating a history of creating scalable learning experiences.

• Strong skills in learning and experience design, encompassing live learning, digital resources, and practical application.

• A product-focused mindset regarding learning and development, emphasizing audience insights, prioritizing enhancements, and leveraging feedback and data.

• Experience in building learning communities, peer networks, or cohort-based programs.

• Familiarity with integrating leadership assessments and coaching into development initiatives.

• Excellent program management and collaborative abilities.

• Capable of managing competing priorities, fostering trusted relationships, and influencing cross-functional partners.

• Innovative and resourceful approach to complex challenges; open to experimentation and ongoing improvement.

• Proficient in utilizing data and emerging technologies, including AI tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base pay may incorporate equity rewards.

• Monthly stipends available for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including dental and vision, fully subsidized for you and your dependents.

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their families.

• Stipends for technology setup and health and wellness initiatives.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday schedule.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing you to purchase Affirm stock at a discounted rate.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

• Remote-first work environment.

• In-person onboarding experience provided for all new hires.