Senior Manager, Project Management

Capital One National Association; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One National Association is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to lead cross-functional programs and mentor a team of associates. You will design plans, govern delivery, and manage risks while aligning with business objectives and executive expectations.

Responsibilities include stakeholder collaboration, program governance, and driving on-time outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Innovation, coaching, and clear communication are essential in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience with 2+ years in people leadership.
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs with strategic direction.
• Develop and adapt project plans to meet shifting goals and timelines.
• Ensure governance and risk management for on-time delivery.
• Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to drive seamless delivery.
• Mentor and develop a team of associates through coaching.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership / people management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring / coaching

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

PMP/Lean/Agile/Six Sigma certs

Job description

Senior Manager, Project Management

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.

We are seeking a Senior 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 lead 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 the enterprise, push the boundaries of your 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 8 years of Project Management experience
• At least 2 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• 9+ years of Project Management experience
• 3+ years 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).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $177,700 - $202,800 for Sr Manager, Project Management

New York, NY: $193,800 - $221,200 for Sr Manager, Project Management

Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr 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. 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. 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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