Senior Manager, Project Management

Capital One Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager of Project Management to lead strategic, high-priority initiatives across the enterprise. You will design plans, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery while balancing scope and business value.

The role emphasizes coaching, governance, and stakeholder communication as you partner with senior leaders to turn ambitious ideas into measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
• At least 8 years of Project Management experience.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• MBA preferred; PMP/Lean/Agile/Six Sigma certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to large complex projects and programs with 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.

Skills

PMP/Lean/Agile/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military experience

MBA (preferred)

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

Salary & Location:

• McLean, VA: $177,700 - $202,800 for Sr Manager, Project Management
• Plano, TX: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr Manager, Project Management
• Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr Manager, Project Management

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.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information‑based technology company. Still founder‑led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.