Director, TPM – Cloud & Connectivity Platform

ITSMF; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA seeks a Director, Technical Program Management to own high-visibility roadmaps and drive large-scale platform transformations across hybrid cloud environments. You will mentor the TPM discipline, establish operating models, and partner with engineering and business leaders to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes executive communication, cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record delivering complex programs in regulated settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 7 years managing technical programs.
• Experience with distributed computing and AWS.
• Strong communication and leadership required.
• Ability to navigate regulated environments.
• MBA or Master's preferred; project management certs valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to TPM strategy; establish operating mechanisms and tooling at scale.
• Drive program roadmaps aligned to business objectives and dependencies.
• Lead cross-platform investment planning and architectural alignment.
• Serve as executive escalation point for program risks and tradeoffs.
• Ensure measurable outcomes and accountability across teams.

Skills

Technical program management

Distributed systems design

Cloud architecture (AWS)

Scalable platforms

Agile delivery

Program management

Regulated environments

PM certifications (PMP/Lean/Agile/Six)

People management

Platform standardization

TPM maturity

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

MBA or Master's degree (Computer Science/Software Eng)

Job description

Capital One in McLean, VA seeks a Director, Technical Program Management to own high-visibility roadmaps and drive large-scale platform transformations across hybrid cloud environments. You will mentor the TPM discipline, establish operating models, and partner with engineering and business leaders to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes executive communication, cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record delivering complex programs in regulated settings.