Senior Associate Project Manager, Strategic Events

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager for CFI&I Strategic Events & Convenings. This role leads end-to-end planning of high-stakes events, aligning enterprise goals with senior executives and external partners.

You will manage budgets, vendor contracts, on-site execution, and develop repeatable playbooks to scale events. Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and a customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, process management, project delivery, or any combination of the three.
• At least 3 years of experience in event management or logistics.
• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle planning, intent design, logistics, site selection, venue management, and execution of CFI&I's strategic events, summit convenings, and executive roundtables.
• Oversee detailed event budgets, cost forecasting, vendor contract negotiations (AV, catering, venues, production agencies), and procurement processes to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.
• Oversee live on-site execution and partnership with vendors.
• Shape and influence event intent and strategy by translating complex enterprise and local team goals into actionable, premium event concepts.
• Build consensus quickly across a matrixed environment, partnering with CF and CI&I leaders, internal corporate teams, senior executives, vendors, and external partners.
• Deliver a best-in-class customer experience by integrating hospitality best practices, seamless guest journeys, and premium touchpoints into every convening when appropriate.
• Create repeatable frameworks, templates, and playbooks to scale and mature the centralized events management function.
• Provide real-time strategic counsel and status updates to stakeholders and senior leaders to navigate evolving business needs.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between Community Finance, Community Impact & Investment, GPAG, GEC, LOBs, and external partners.
• Measure and report on event impact by tracking KPIs and producing high-quality, executive-ready decks and briefings.
• Work seamlessly as part of a collaborative team, proactively rolling up your sleeves to solve complex problems and automate workflows.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Capital One in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager for CFI&I Strategic Events & Convenings. This role leads end-to-end planning of high-stakes events, aligning enterprise goals with senior executives and external partners.

You will manage budgets, vendor contracts, on-site execution, and develop repeatable playbooks to scale events. Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and a customer-focused approach are essential.