Principal Associate, Project Manager- Financial Services Data

capitalone; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 109,900 - 125,400; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Plano, TX seeks a Principal Associate, Project Manager for Financial Services Data to lead strategic business projects that impact the bottom line. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver results, manage programs, and drive execution across product, engineering, and design partners.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and agile delivery experience, with a track record of simplifying complex problems and guiding teams through feasibility to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office or G Suite.
• At least 2 years of Project Management, Process Management or Relationship Management experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing technical programs or complex technical projects.
• 2+ years of experience supporting data-intensive solutions or distributed computing environments.
• 2+ years of experience with Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience tracking cross-functional commitments, unblocking engineering teams, and managing dependencies to land business impact.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certifications.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work on large and small scale projects that have a direct impact on the company.
• Manage programs and portfolios for change initiatives prioritized by the organization.
• Drive projects based on defined priorities; ensure scope, timelines and budget are met; identify risks and issues and mitigate or elevate as needed.
• Plan, design, and manage project plans to ensure delivery through feasibility, design, planning and implementation.
• Leverage problem solving to ensure project plans deliver on intent and maintain key project documentation.
• Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to drive project delivery.
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments and alignment on intent.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline business processes.
• Exhibit a proven track record of project management and ability to quickly put structure in place.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands.
• Display strong consulting and collaboration skills.

Skills

Technical foundations

Communication

Problem solving

Simplifying complexity

Execution focus

Team empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

Agile certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Principal Associate, Project Manager- Financial Services Data

As a Principal, Project Manager at Capital One, you can achieve results you never thought possible by leading critical and strategic business projects. In this exciting role you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver results that will have a direct impact on the bottom line of the company. You will work with smart, talented people who will challenge you to excel. You will be rewarded for your passion and your achievements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical Foundations: A solid technical background with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project delivery life-cycle.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical teams.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured, analytical approach to implementing holistic solutions.
• Simplifying Complexity: Ability to simplify technical complexities and facilitate well-educated decisions across product, engineering, and design partners.
• Execution Focus: A strong focus on execution, dependency tracking, accountability, and delivering results.
• Team Empathy: Highly tuned emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and empathy for teams and partners.

General Responsibilities:

• Work on large and small scale projects that have a direct impact on the company.
• Manage programs and portfolios for change initiatives that have been prioritized by the organization.
• Drive projects based on defined priorities; ensure scope of deliverables, timelines and budget are met; identify risks and issues and mitigate or elevate as needed.
• Plan, design, and manage project plans to ensure delivery. This activity includes management through feasibility, design, planning and implementation.
• Leverage problem solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent and maintain key project documentation.
• Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery.
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments and alignment on intent.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline business processes.
• Exhibit a proven track record of project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the work.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands.
• Display strong consulting and collaboration skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office or G Suite
• At least 2 years of Project Management, Process Management or Relationship Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing technical programs or complex technical projects
• 2+ years of experience supporting data-intensive solutions or distributed computing environments.
• 2+ years of experience with Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience tracking cross-functional commitments, unblocking engineering teams, and managing dependencies to land business impact.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certifications
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Project Manager

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.

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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