Senior Director, Technical Programs

About the role

The Senior Director of Technical Program Management at Affirm will lead the Technical Program Management function to enhance the development and operation of Affirm’s financial products. Reporting directly to the VP of Technical Programs and Operations, this role involves defining, building, and executing company and organization-wide planning, goal setting, cross-functional program delivery, and results tracking.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Persistently 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.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in engineering, product or program management of technically complex products. They should have a strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and experience contributing to designing technical architecture. They must demonstrate the ability to consistently develop a comprehensive strategy and influence executives through excellent communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills. They should also be morally aligned with Affirm's vision and mission, data-oriented and analytical, strategic and dynamic, results-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Qualifications

The candidate should have experience in high-growth, technology-driven companies, with an interest in financial services preferred.

Skills

Strong technical background, deep understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and experience contributing to designing technical architecture. Demonstrated ability to consistently develop a comprehensive strategy. Influenced across an organization of 1000+ technical contributors with proven experience scaling and maturing operations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills. Morally aligned with Affirm's vision and mission. 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.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health care coverage, flexible spending wallets, time off, and ESPP (employee stock purchase plan).

Pay

Pay grade U, equity grade 18. Base pay ranges from $253,000 to $323,000 per year in the USA, depending on location.

Schedule

Affirm is a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote, with occasional in-office requirements for proximal roles.