Director, Technical Program Management - Finance Technology

Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 18, 2025

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Director, Technical Program Management - Finance Technology at Capital One summary:
The Director of Technical Program Management for Finance Technology at Capital One is responsible for leading the modernization of the finance ecosystem through the implementation of large-scale technical programs. This role involves collaborating with engineering and product teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with business goals while managing risks and execution timelines. The director will also elevate the Technical Program Management practice within the organization by setting high standards and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders.
Director, Technical Program Management - Finance TechnologyAre you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?About Capital One: 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. -About the team: -As a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) on Capital One's Finance Technology team, we're looking for a strong individual contributor who will help modernize Capital One's finance ecosystem. This role will focus on transforming our finance systems, including the general ledger and its supporting systems, by driving technical implementation plans and ensuring alignment with business objectives.As a Director of TPM, you will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and stakeholders across multiple lines of business. You'll manage risks, dependencies, and execution timelines while leading technical implementations that align with long-term architectural strategies. Additionally, you will play a key role in designing and implementing critical custom-built and third-party applications to meet business goals.Beyond delivering technical programs, you will also help shape and elevate the Technical Program Management discipline within the Finance Technology organization. Your industry expertise will be instrumental in setting a high bar for what TPMs can achieve. -Our TPM Directors have:

• A strong technical background with hands-on experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks across the delivery lifecycle.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and collaboration skills to engage with multiple LOB partners, navigate ambiguous and evolving requirements, and facilitate clear, actionable communication to drive alignment and understanding.
• Deep expertise in solving problems through quantitative analysis and systems thinking.
• Proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts and facilitate well-informed decision-making among engineering, product, design, and data teams.
• Focus on execution, accountability, and results, with a track record of delivering impactful programs.
• Exceptional cross-team collaboration and the ability to work across functions, organizations, and reporting structures to achieve goals.
• Emotional intelligence, active listening, and empathy to foster strong relationships with teams and partners.Responsibilities: -
  • Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to establish and execute technical implementation plans.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of large-scale programs.
  • Drive architectural decisions and contribute to the implementation of critical systems, balancing custom-built and third-party solutions.
  • Lead technology-focused discussions with senior leadership to guide software architecture and strategy.
  • Promote and advocate for Technical Program Management best practices within the Finance Technology organization.Basic Qualifications
    • At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs
    • Bachelor's degreePreferred Qualifications
      • 7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing.
      • 5+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services and architecture (AWS)
      • 5+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms
      • 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies
      • 5+ years 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 building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment
      • Bachelor's degree or MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Technical Program Management -Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
        
        Keywords:
        Technical Program Management, Finance Technology, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Management, Scalable Platforms, Data-Intensive Solutions, Large-Scale Programs
        

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