Manager, Project Management (People Tech)

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Manager of Project Management to lead strategic, high-priority projects across People Tech. You will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, balance scope and timelines, and drive meaningful business outcomes.

From day one, you will own critical responsibilities and collaborate with leaders across teams to deliver impactful results. The role offers opportunities to partner with key leaders, advance project leadership, and mentor a team of associates in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Project Management experience.
• 2+ years of Jira experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs with strategic direction to teams and reports.
• Design and adapt project plans in a fast-paced environment to meet shifting goals.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and governance to manage risks and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Do you love driving end-to-end delivery and pioneering new ways of working? Do you enjoy creating structure out of ambiguity and solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs.

People Tech is responsible for the digital transformation and operational excellence of Capital One’s corporate functions. Our core mission is to innovate and transform the Human Experience by providing robust technical solutions for a diverse portfolio, including HR, Legal, Brand, and Global Workplace Services. This mission is powered by our Engineering, Data, and Enablement Towers, which build the scalable platforms and data driven insights necessary for long term stability and security.

To ensure we move with purpose, our team connects the dots across the organization, driving architectural consistency and fostering an environment of experimentation. Together, we ensure that People Tech is not just executing tasks, but strategically evolving to meet the future needs of our associates and the enterprise.

We are seeking a Manager of Project Management who is passionate about masterfully managing cross-functional stakeholders and balancing project scope and timelines. In this exciting role, you will manage strategic, high-priority projects that drive meaningful business outcomes. From day one, you will own critical responsibilities and collaborate with passionate, forward-thinking peers to deliver exceptional results. This role offers the opportunity to partner with key leaders across teams, push the boundaries of your project leadership, and excel alongside the brightest talent in the industry to turn big ideas into reality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs by providing strategic direction to teams, peers, and direct reports
• Design, develop, and adapt project plans in a fast-paced environment, revising requirements as needed to meet shifting goals
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation and governance to proactively manage risks and guarantee on-time delivery
• Leverage strong problem-solving and analytical skills to ensure project execution aligns with business intent
• Serve as a strategic and tactical thought partner to project customers and cross-functional teams to drive seamless delivery
• Build strong relationships and leverage outstanding communication skills to inform, align, and influence stakeholders at all levels across the company
• Quickly implement clear frameworks and organization to effectively manage work within complex workstreams
• Lead with a coaching mindset to mentor, develop, and grow a team of associates

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 6 years of Project Management experience
• At least 2 years of Jira experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• 7+ years of Project Management experience
• 1+ year of people management experience
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Manager, Project Management

Plano, TX: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project Management

Richmond, VA: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project 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. 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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