Strategic TPM Director: Scale Platforms & Enterprise Tech

Capital One; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 245,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Senior Director, Technical Program Management to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across FS Tech. The role drives end-to-end strategy, modernization, and governance while mentoring TPM teams and aligning technical delivery with business goals.

In Plano, TX, the position requires deep experience in distributed systems, cloud-based solutions, and regulated environments, with a strong emphasis on executive communication and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Basic qualification: Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 9 years of experience managing technical programs.
• Preferred qualifications include 9+ years building distributed systems, cloud usage (AWS), and leadership of TPM teams.
• Experience in regulated environments and end-to-end SDLC from conception to production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products and platforms.
• Drive end-to-end strategic roadmap and delivery for enterprise capabilities with modernization and scalability.
• Own executive communications on delivery status, risk, and architectural decisions.
• Establish and scale TPM best practices, governance, and OKR-based performance models.
• Mentor TPM leaders and influence investment prioritization for long-term agility and cost efficiency.
• Decompose complex problems into practical operational solutions.

Skills

Technical program management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

MBA or Master’s Degree in related technical field

Job description

Capital One seeks a Senior Director, Technical Program Management to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across FS Tech. The role drives end-to-end strategy, modernization, and governance while mentoring TPM teams and aligning technical delivery with business goals.

In Plano, TX, the position requires deep experience in distributed systems, cloud-based solutions, and regulated environments, with a strong emphasis on executive communication and strategic impact.