Senior Director, Technical Programs

Affirm

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Remote, USA Posted 31 days ago $285,000–$355,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Senior Director of Technical Programs at Affirm will lead the Technical Program Management function, enhancing development and operations for a broad set of financial products. This role involves strategic planning, setting company-wide OKRs, and driving cross-functional program delivery across technology, finance, revenue, and legal departments. The ideal candidate will develop scalable processes, coach senior leaders, and enhance internal communication to ensure visibility into goals and progress. With at least 15 years of experience in engineering or product management, the Senior Director must have a strong technical background, excel in data analysis, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They should be adept at influencing executives and scaling operations within large teams, contributing significantly to Affirm’s mission of improving financial lives through innovative products.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript SQL CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Docker Terraform PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jira Confluence OKRs Agile Scrum DevOps MLOps

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute scalable organizational processes to respond to market changes.
  • Define and improve planning processes, ensuring alignment with Finance, Revenue, and Legal.
  • Drive adoption of new processes and technologies across the organization.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to technology leadership for process improvements.
  • Enhance internal communication strategies to improve visibility into goals and progress.
  • Set expectations and incorporate objectives into company-wide OKRs.

What we're looking for

  • At least 15 years of experience in engineering, product, or program management.
  • Strong technical background with deep understanding of software development processes.
  • Proven ability to develop comprehensive strategies and influence senior leadership.
  • Experience scaling operations and maturing technology functions in large organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills for managing cultural and people aspects across teams.
  • Data-oriented and analytical mindset with a focus on strategic planning and execution.
  • Results-driven approach to problem-solving complex issues in fast-paced environments.

Market check

Salary context

This $285,000–$355,000 range sits above 95% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$154,400–$241,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$161,045–$235,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Affirm

Affirm is a buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) financial technology company that offers point-of-sale installment loans to consumers, allowing them to split purchases into fixed monthly payments with transparent terms. Industry: Financial Technology & Consumer Lending

Affirm currently has 57 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $190,000–$240,000 across 56 roles with salary data.

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