People Planning and Initiatives Program Manager

Summary

Join Affirm as a Program Manager and lead strategic initiatives for the People team. You will manage the team's portfolio, ensuring alignment with company priorities and optimizing execution. Responsibilities include strategic planning, portfolio management, supporting the CPO, developing communications, standardizing practices, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses 5-6 years of experience in program management or a related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience working with senior leaders. Affirm offers competitive benefits, including 100% subsidized medical coverage, flexible spending stipends, and competitive time off.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of experience in program management, portfolio management, strategic operations, consulting, or a chief-of-staff role, ideally within a People/HR function
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling messaging for senior leaders
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively
• Ability to identify risks, streamline processes, and deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and demonstrated ability to ask the right questions when collaborating with key stakeholders
• Experience working with senior leaders and executives, with the ability to influence and build alignment across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Support the annual fiscal year strategic planning and budget planning processes in collaboration with the People Leadership Team
• Implement a portfolio management strategy to align, track, and evaluate projects effectively and ensure alignment with Affirm’s strategic priorities
• Directly support the CPO by planning, prioritizing, and executing on critical needs and requirements for the People team
• Develop high-quality written and oral communications for various audiences ranging from executives to the broader employee population, including talk tracks, presentations, and messaging, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment
• Establish consistent project management, change management, and communication practices, including frameworks, tools, and templates
• Streamline People Team operations, including refining the operating model, maintaining the budget, and driving process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with change management frameworks and tools

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• 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
• Remote work