Director, Technical Program Management

Job Description

Director, Technical Program Management

Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?

About Capital One -  At Capital One, we’re changing banking for good. We were founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system. We’re dedicated to helping foster a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.

We’re a bank, but we don’t think like one. We’re always thinking about what’s next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That’s where you come in.

About the team -  We are seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive programs at the intersection of Generative AI research and production-scale deployment. This role will focus on multi-agent conversational systems, agentic AI architectures, inference optimization, and model pretraining / finetuning workflows. You will collaborate closely with world-class researchers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to take cutting-edge AI models from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and business objectives.

Responsibilities :

Program Leadership : Own end-to-end execution of complex AI initiatives, from research collaboration to production launch.

Multi-Agent Conversational Systems : Drive development and orchestration of agentic AI chatbots and intelligent assistants, enabling scalable, context-aware multi-agent interactions.

Model Development & Optimization : Partner with researchers to manage pretraining, finetuning, and inference optimization efforts, ensuring performance and efficiency at scale.

Risk & Compliance : Collaborate with risk, security, and compliance teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with generative AI, including fairness, transparency, and responsible use.

Cross-Functional Alignment : Act as the connective tissue between researchers, engineers, product teams, and executives — ensuring clarity, communication, and measurable outcomes.

Operational Excellence : Establish frameworks for experimentation, evaluation, and deployment of generative AI models. Track milestones, dependencies, and delivery.

Innovation & Research Translation : Translate cutting-edge academic research into practical applications and drive adoption into production environments.

Basic Qualifications :

At least 7 years of experience in technical program management

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications :

7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing

3+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services or architecture - preferably using AWS

3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms

3+ years of experience with Agile delivery

3+ years years experience delivering large and complex programs - where you own the business or technical vision, collaborate with large cross-functional teams, secure commitments on deliverables and unblock teams to land business impact

Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

MBA or Master’s Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA : $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Technical Program Management

New York, NY : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

San Francisco, CA : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

San Jose, CA : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and / or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability / vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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