Senior Project Leader, Strategic Initiatives

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 162,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Management to lead high-priority special projects within the Network Risk Operations team of the Global Payment Network. You will partner with senior leaders to drive strategy, prioritization, and execution, translating complex challenges into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The role demands strong program management, cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
• 6+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
• 4+ years of qualitative analysis.
• 4+ years cross-functional collaboration & stakeholder communications.
• 4+ years driving problem resolution and cross-organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority special projects for Head of Network Risk Operations and senior leadership.
• Analyze unstructured business challenges and translate data into actionable insights.
• Facilitate strategic planning routines and leadership operating rhythms.
• Partner cross-functionally with leadership to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments.
• Demonstrate outstanding problem solving and influencing in a fast-paced environment.
• Set direction and lead cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to manage, inform and influence outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Military experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Capital One in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Management to lead high-priority special projects within the Network Risk Operations team of the Global Payment Network. You will partner with senior leaders to drive strategy, prioritization, and execution, translating complex challenges into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The role demands strong program management, cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a