Senior Technical Program Manager — Remote-First FinTech Ops

Affirm; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Tech setup stipends

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Flexible time off

Job summary

Affirm is a remote-first company seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee high-visibility planning programs. You will align engineering, product, and analytics to scale processes, drive change initiatives, and improve customer and merchant experiences.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, a technical background, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a remote-friendly culture. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing programs and change in a tech environment.
• Strong technical background with software development processes.
• Great organizational and strategic thinking for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with ability to make tradeoffs and decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-visibility transformation and operational programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align strategy and priorities.
• Implement lean processes and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.
• Establish data-driven portfolios using OKRs to accelerate value realization.
• Develop communications to keep the org informed and aligned.
• Plan change requirements, identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive clarity.
• Identify inefficiencies and promote transparency and accountability across the org.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Affirm is a remote-first company seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee high-visibility planning programs. You will align engineering, product, and analytics to scale processes, drive change initiatives, and improve customer and merchant experiences.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, a technical background, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a remote-friendly culture. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.