Sr. Director, Technical Program Management - Bank Tech

Sr. Director, Technical Program Management - Bank Tech

Join Capital One’s Bank Tech team as a senior director of technical program management, driving critical business outcomes through large‑scale product and platform delivery.

About Capital One: At Capital One, we’re changing banking for good. Founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system, we help foster equal opportunity for all. We innovate and inspire, building tools that improve customers’ financial lives with best‑in‑class technology.

About the Team: We are looking for top‑tier TPM talent to lead technical integration with Discover across platforms and to grow the TPM discipline within our team. You will manage enterprise‑wide programs, mentor TPMs, and influence technology and business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Build highly scalable platforms, products, or services and proactively identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Lead a world‑class team of technical program managers focused on real‑time, intelligent experiences.
• Lead technology‑focused discussions with senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations that guide technology‑based decisions.
• Communicate and collaborate across product, engineering, design, and data science to simplify complexity and drive well‑educated decisions.
• Champion execution, follow‑through, accountability, and results while working cross‑functionally.
• Coach and develop a TPM practice, build foundations, and grow the team.
• Use quantitative and systems thinking to solve problems and influence stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 9+ years designing and building data‑intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 5+ years building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud services (preferably AWS).
• 5+ years building & leading experienced TPM teams.
• 5+ years building highly scalable mobile products & platforms.
• 5+ years experience with Agile delivery.
• 5+ years delivering large and complex programs, owning business or technical vision, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, securing commitments, and unblocking to produce business impact.
• Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering).
• MBA or Master’s in a related technical field or equivalent experience.

Immigration & Sponsorship: Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.

Compensation:

• McLean, VA: $264,300 – $301,700
• New York, NY: $288,400 – $329,100
• Richmond, VA: $240,300 – $274,300

Salary is offered based on location and reflects Capital One’s willingness to pay at the time of posting. Performance‑based incentive compensation is also available.

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Eligibility varies by status and level.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with required laws.

We do not accept agencies. The application window is open for a minimum of 5 business days.

For technical support or questions about the recruiting process, please email