Director, Technical Program Management

Director, Technical Program Management

As the Director of Technical Program Management in Capital One’s IFX (Intelligent Foundations and Experiences) division, you’ll spearhead strategic initiatives to enhance data management, drive innovation, and optimize operational efficiencies. Your role entails overseeing complex technical programs, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of data-driven solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, leverage your expertise in program management and technical acumen to drive transformative initiatives that propel Capital One’s data capabilities forward. Expect to lead high-impact projects, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data management within the organization.

Our TPM Directors have :

Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem solving and influencing skills

A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker

Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice

Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives

Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results

Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.

Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree

At least 7 years of experience in technical program management

Preferred Qualifications :

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

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 / architecture - preferably using AWS

3+ years of experience with Agile delivery

3+ years of experience in Data Engineering and / or Big Data solutions

Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment

Experience with Data Lake, Data Pipelines, Data Observability, Data Protection and Governance solutions

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

Richmond, VA : $205,400 - $234,400 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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