Senior Project Manager – Social Innovation Programs

Capital One; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One's Financial Services Social Innovation team is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager to translate community insights into scalable programs and experiences. You will lead accelerator cohorts, manage a grant portfolio, and align cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic roadmapping, stakeholder engagement, and event leadership, including planning demos, pitch showcases, and major community events that advance socioeconomic mobility and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 4 years of experience in project or process management.
• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• 4+ years of managing high-profile corporate events and large-scale community convenings.
• 2+ years of experience managing business accelerator programs or startup grant portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic, win-win cross-sector partnerships.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking presentation skills.
• Experience navigating complex corporate environments with cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Program Design & Execution: Run the small business accelerator cohorts from start to finish - shaping the curriculum, managing application and selection cycles, gathering founder feedback, and using that input to continually improve the program so businesses get real value.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with startup founders, community organizations, and business leaders, helping connect entrepreneurs to mentors, resources, and business opportunities.
• Event Planning & Management: Own the planning and execution for key community events - such as demo days, pitch showcases, and our annual golf tournament - handling everything from vendor coordination and run-of-shows to speaker prep and on-site logistics.
• Grant Portfolio Management: Manage a diverse grant portfolio for Startup and Small Business programs, ensuring strategic alignment with Capital One's socioeconomic mobility framework and brand differentiation goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively across internal lines of business, external nonprofit leaders, and government officials, synthesizing diverse stakeholder input to keep key projects moving forward.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Capital One in the community through networking, public speaking, and event attendance.

Skills

Project management

Event leadership

Grant portfolio management

Strategic partnerships

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

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Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

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Job description

Capital One's Financial Services Social Innovation team is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager to translate community insights into scalable programs and experiences. You will lead accelerator cohorts, manage a grant portfolio, and align cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic roadmapping, stakeholder engagement, and event leadership, including planning demos, pitch showcases, and major community events that advance socioeconomic mobility and