Sr. Director, Technical Program Management - Card Core

Sr. Director, Technical Program Management - Card Technology

Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?

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.

Capital One is seeking a Senior Director, Technical Program Manager to work on a large integration project within our Card Technology organization. This individual will be accountable to drive execution of a cohesive roadmap across multiple work streams in collaboration with enterprise partners. This could include building platforms and capabilities that interact with Capital One Enterprise systems; building automation and tooling to de‑risk and standardize migration to core processing platforms;

and integrating accounts and transactions into the financial core system.

This is a highly visible and influential role that requires deep technology experience, customer focus, organizational leadership, effective communication, and program management skills.

Success in the role requires an innovative mind, a proven track record of delivering large‑scale, complex next‑generation software and data products, rigorous analytical skills, and a passion for delivering customer value.

• Drive execution of a cohesive roadmap across multiple work streams in collaboration with enterprise partners.
• Build platforms and capabilities that interact with Capital One Enterprise systems.
• Develop automation and tooling to de‑risk and standardize migration to core processing platforms.
• Integrate accounts and transactions into the financial core system.
• Lead cross‑functional technical program management teams.
• Communicate program status and risks to senior leadership.

• Strong technical background, ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services.
• Experience building and leading a world‑class team of technical program managers.
• Lead technology‑focused discussions with senior leadership.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, influencing skills, and a quantitative approach.
• Systems thinker and collaborative implementer.
• Deep focus on execution, follow‑through, accountability, and results.
• Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep empathy for teams and partners.

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 9 years of experience managing technical programs.

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering).
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of experience designing and building data‑intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 5+ years of experience building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing services/architecture—preferably using AWS.
• 5+ years of building and leading a TPM team.
• 5+ years of experience building highly scalable products and platforms.
• 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery.
• 5+ years of experience delivering large and complex programs—owning business or technical vision, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• 2+ years of experience building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment.

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• McLean, VA: $264,300 – $301,700 per year.
• Richmond, VA: $240,300 – $274,300 per year.

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.