At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
We're looking for an experienced, motivated Staff Technical Program Manager to oversee high visibility programs for our team and streamline our processes for building great customer and merchant products. As our products scale in complexity to meet our accelerating business and expanding product lines, our program management practices need to scale with it. You will help our Product and Engineering teams develop processes and frameworks for building quality software, while evaluating new technology developments to drive potential features and products.
What you'll do
Drive complex, multi-disciplinary, and highly visible technical programs in service of our team’s mission of expanding our consumer product suite and platform capabilities.
Coordinate across engineering teams and non-engineering stakeholders through the full program lifecycle to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.
Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives, ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective, and develop domain and technical knowledge.
Partner with Product and Engineering to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.
Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to upper management and program stakeholders, and engage the program teams to achieve goals.
What we look for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of proven experience managing technical programs.
Passion and drive to change consumer finance for the better.
Organized and strategic approach to collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
Obsesses over getting the details right but knows how to ship on time.
Working and driving strategic programs and building a remote friendly culture.
Actively mentors and levels up team members.
Track record of successfully driving complex large technology applications and geographically distributed backend systems.
Track record of strong stakeholder management with Engineering, Product, Design, Analytics, and other cross-functional teams.
Prior experience in FinTech, Payments or Commerce is a plus.
Pay Grade - N
Equity Grade - 5
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.)
CAN base pay range per year: $153,000 - $213,000
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.
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