Senior Associate, Project Management - Network Brand

Capital One National Association; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Management for its Network Brand within the Global Payment Network. The role centers on leading cross-functional projects, aligning scope and timelines, and delivering strategic business outcomes with strong governance and risk management.

You will partner with leaders across teams to drive seamless delivery, refine workflows, and implement effective project management tools to improve output and alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
• At least 2 Years of Project Management experience.
• Masters or MBA degree (preferred).
• At least 5 years of Project Management experience (preferred).
• At least 1 year in Brand Strategy, Marketing or Advertising (preferred).
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support and execute large and small-scale projects that contribute to broader business initiatives.
• 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 partners 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.
• Continuously refine workflows, templates, and project management tools to eliminate bottlenecks and improve the team's creative output.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience

Masters or MBA degree

Job description

Senior Associate, Project Management - Network Brand

For almost two decades, Discover® Network, Diners Club International®, and PULSE® have operated together to form a global payment network that empowers cardholders to pay how, when, and where they choose—connecting people and payments worldwide.

Join our Global Payment Network (GPN) team to help shape the future of payments and deliver reliable, secure solutions around the world. Here, you'll create what comes next, driving meaningful impact at scale while accelerating your career.

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Project Management who is passionate about masterfully managing cross‑functional stakeholders and balancing project scope and timelines. In this 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 and push the boundaries of your project leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute large and small‑scale projects that contribute to broader business initiatives
• 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 partners 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
• Continuously refine workflows, templates, and project management tools to eliminate bottlenecks and improve the team's creative output

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
• At least 2 Years of Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or MBA degree
• At least 5 years of Project Management experience
• At least 1 year in Brand Strategy, Marketing or Advertising
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

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

McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Project ManagerNew York, NY: $105,300 - $120,100 for Sr. Project ManagerChicago, IL: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Project ManagerRiverwoods, IL: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. 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.

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