Senior Events Project Manager – Community Impact & Finance

Capital One National Association; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Principal Associate, Project Manager for CFI&I Strategic Events & Convenings in McLean, VA to lead end-to-end planning, design and execution of high-stakes engagements for senior executives and external partners.

You will balance meticulous logistics with strategic impact, drawing on a background in event management and CX within financial services, while shaping strategy and managing budgets. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 4 years of experience in project management, process management, project delivery, or any combination of the three
• At least 4 years of experience in event management, logistics, project management, or any combination of the three
• At least 2 years of experience managing third-party partner relationships and budget forecasting

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 closely 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 management

Budget forecasting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Capital One seeks a Principal Associate, Project Manager for CFI&I Strategic Events & Convenings in McLean, VA to lead end-to-end planning, design and execution of high-stakes engagements for senior executives and external partners.

You will balance meticulous logistics with strategic impact, drawing on a background in event management and CX within financial services, while shaping strategy and managing budgets. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams and external partners.