Strategic Data Risk Program Manager

Capital One Group; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Project Manager in Enterprise Data Risk Management to organize and drive the delivery of strategic, cross-functional risk programs. You will operate in whitespace to establish structure, guide senior stakeholders, and ensure project execution aligns with enterprise risk intent, turning complex data risk challenges into actionable plans and governance artifacts.

This high-visibility role requires strong PM and Agile capabilities, collaboration across risk, technology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 1 year of Financial Services Risk Management Experience.
• At least 3 years of Project Management and Agile Delivery experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in Risk.
• 3+ years of Financial Services risk management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• PMP Certification or Master’s Certificate of Project Management (CPM).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data risk projects and programs, providing clear direction and tactical leverage to senior leaders, cross-functional peers, and project team members.
• Rapidly introduce project frameworks, delivery rhythms, and governance artifacts to organize work in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
• Design, maintain, and manage comprehensive project plans, RAID trackers, and executive status reports, adapting to shifting enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across 1st and 2nd Line risk, technology, and business partners to resolve roadblocks, align on intent, and drive delivery commitments.
• Communicate complex project statuses, risks, and strategic trade-offs concisely and persuasively to senior leadership and cross-division stakeholder groups.
• Continuously evaluate delivery processes to drive efficiency, maintain data integrity, and elevate program quality across the division.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Jira Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Military Experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Project Manager in Enterprise Data Risk Management to organize and drive the delivery of strategic, cross-functional risk programs. You will operate in whitespace to establish structure, guide senior stakeholders, and ensure project execution aligns with enterprise risk intent, turning complex data risk challenges into actionable plans and governance artifacts.

This high-visibility role requires strong PM and Agile capabilities, collaboration across risk, technology, and