Director, Technical Program Management

Capital One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 251,400 - 286,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based incentive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management in New York, NY, to lead complex integration initiatives and define large-scale strategies. This role requires at least 7 years of experience in managing technical programs and a Bachelor's degree.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical backgrounds, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive results across different teams. Competitive salary range for this role is approximately $251,400 - $286,900 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs.
• 7+ years experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 3+ years experience in building distributed systems using cloud architecture, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-year integration initiatives.
• Define large-scale integration strategies.
• Drive application convergence and data migration efforts.

Skills

Strong technical backgrounds

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Experience as a TPM leader

Ability to simplify complex concepts

Deep focus on execution

Cross-team collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Master’s Degree in a related technical field

Job description

Director, Technical Program Management

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

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’re looking for a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) to join our Finance Technology team as an individual contributor. You will lead complex, multi-year integration initiatives, define large-scale integration strategies, and drive application convergence and data migration efforts that align with Capital One’s long‑term technology vision.

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 managing technical programs

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing and building data‑intensive solutions using distributed computing
• 3+ years of experience in building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing services or architecture - preferably using AWS
• 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 and solutions within a highly regulated environment
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) or equivalent experience

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, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1 and O‑1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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.

Cambridge, MA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Technical Program Management

McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Technical Program Management

New York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Technical Program Management

Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 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 (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits). Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

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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