Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 183,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead programs that deliver on critical business goals and build scalable platforms. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to influence across product, engineering, design and data science teams.

We value exceptional communication, problem solving, and a systems-thinking mindset, with a track record of delivering large, complex programs in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field (CS, SWE).
• At least 5 years of experience managing technical programs.
• Experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 3+ years building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing (prefer AWS).
• 3+ years building scalable mobile products and platforms.
• 3+ years of Agile delivery.
• 3+ years delivering large, complex programs owning vision and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals and build scalable platforms.
• Collaborate across product, engineering, design and data science to mitigate technical risks.
• Drive execution with accountability and measurable results.
• Influence decisions and unblock teams to land business impact.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Decision making

Execution focus

Cross-team collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?

At Capital One, we’re changing banking for good. We were founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system. We’re dedicated to helping foster a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.

We’re a bank, but we don’t think like one. We’re always thinking about what’s next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That’s where you come in.

Our TPM Sr. Managers have:

• Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
• A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker
• Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives
• Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results
• Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.
• Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 5 years of experience managing technical programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing
• 3+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services / architecture - preferably using AWS
• 3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms
• 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
• 3+ years experience delivering large and complex programs - where you own the business or technical vision, collaborate with large cross-functional teams, secure commitments on deliverables, and unblock teams to land business impact
• Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

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).

• Chicago, IL: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management
• McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management
• Plano, TX: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Technical Program 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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