Director, Design Operations & Strategy

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Project Management for Design Operations in McLean, VA. You will lead a team through high-priority programs, partner with design leaders and cross-functional partners, and drive scalable operations across the EPS.xd organization.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, people leadership, and a results-oriented mindset, with collaboration across executive partners to align design initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
• At least 8 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence operational excellence across a large design organization.
• Develop and govern design standards, processes, and portfolio management.
• Scale and optimize cross-functional programs with metrics to drive impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience

Masters / MBA degree

10+ years project/program management of design deliverables and operations

Tools

PMP certification

Lean

Agile

Six Sigma

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Director of Project Management for Design Operations in McLean, VA. You will lead a team through high-priority programs, partner with design leaders and cross-functional partners, and drive scalable operations across the EPS.xd organization.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, people leadership, and a results-oriented mindset, with collaboration across executive partners to align design initiatives with business goals.