Events, Project Manager

Events, Project Manager

As a Principal, Project Manager at Capital One, you can achieve results you never thought possible by leading critical and strategic business projects. In this exciting role you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver results that will have a direct impact on the bottom line of the company. You will work with smart, talented people who will challenge you to excel.

You will be rewarded for your passion and your achievements.

• Manage contracts from creation through final execution, ensuring timely approvals and accurate documentation
• Lead event planning logistics, including venue coordination, vendor management, budget tracking; includes collateral and premium/giveaways development and procurement
• Serve as the central point of contact across Sales, Legal, Finance, and vendors to ensure smooth communication
• Build project timelines and checklists to keep deliverables organized and on schedule
• Handle procurement tasks such as submitting POs and invoices through internal systems
• Provide on-site event oversight, vendor setup, and day‑of execution
• Work on large and small scale projects that have a direct impact on the company.
• Manage programs and portfolios for change initiatives that have been prioritized by the organization.
• Drive projects based on defined priorities; ensure scope of deliverables, timelines and budget are met; identify risks and issues and mitigate or elevate as needed.
• Plan, design, and manage project plans to ensure delivery. This activity includes management through feasibility, design, planning and implementation.
• Leverage problem‑solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent and maintain key project documentation.
• Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery.
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments and alignment on intent.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline business processes.
• Exhibit a proven track record of project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the work.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands.
• Display strong consulting and collaboration skills.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office or G Suite
• At least 2 years of Project Management, Process Management or Relationship Management experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Military experience
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management, Process Management or Relationship Management
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

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.

Chicago, IL: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Project Manager
Riverwoods, IL: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Project Manager

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…