Affirm - Senior Director, Technical Programs

• Develop and execute organizational processes that are both scalable and agile, enabling the company to respond quickly to changing market demands while maintaining operational stability. • Define and continuously improve the planning processes, ensuring alignment with all functions across Affirm including Finance, Revenue, and Legal. • Drive the adoption of new processes and technologies across the organization, intentionally managing the cultural and people aspects to maximize outcomes. • Act as a consultant and coach, providing strategic insights and recommendations to department leaders and the extended technology leadership team, identifying areas for process improvements and efficiencies. • Enhance internal communication strategies to improve visibility into organization and portfolio goals, progress, trade-offs, and strategic decisions. • Define strategic roadmap, set expectations, and incorporate into company and organization wide Objectives and Key Results. • Partner closely with Technology Senior Leadership and enable TPM function to drive top priority cross functional programs. • Optimize for efficiency and enhance visibility into the complex development, release, and execution lifecycle. • Develop a high-performing team by defining talent needs, building a diverse team and retaining top talent by creating an environment where the team is empowered and trusted to make decisions, encouraged to try new things and supported in working together to solve problems. • What We Look For • At least 15 years experience in engineering, product or program management of technically complex products. • Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes, methodologies and experience contributing to designing technical architecture. • Demonstrated ability to be able to consistently develop a comprehensive strategy. • Influenced across an organization of 1000+ technical contributors with proven experience scaling and maturing operations. • Experienced in influencing executives through excellent communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills. • Morally aligned with our vision and mission. • Extremely data-oriented and analytical. • Strategic and dynamic mindset to drive strategy. • Results driven and forward thinking with ability to problem-solve complex issues. • Thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment. • Experience in high-growth, technology driven companies, with an interest in financial services preferred. • Equity Grade - 18 • 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.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $285,000 - $355,000 • USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $253,000 - $323,000 • #LI-Remote • Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities. • We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include: • Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents • Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses • Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge • ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount • We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. • [For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. • By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.