Director, Technical Program Management

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. 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.

The Cyber TPM M&A team is focused on the integration of Discover into Capital One, as part of the recent acquisition. The team focuses on the convergence of Cyber platforms from Discover into their Capital One equivalent.

• Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life‑cycle
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
• A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker
• Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice
• Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well‑educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives
• Deep focus on execution, follow‑through, accountability, and results
• Exceptional cross‑team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.
• Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs

• 7+ years of experience designing and building data‑intensive solutions using distributed computing
• 3+ years of experience building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services / architecture – preferably using AWS
• 3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms
• 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
• 3+ 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
• 3+ years of experience working in Cyber or in Cyber systems
• 3+ years of experience working with M&A (merger and acquisition)
• Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) or equivalent experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1 and O‑1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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:

• McLean, VA: $230,400 – $263,000 for Director, Technical Program Management
• Plano, TX: $209,500 – $239,100 for Director, Technical Program Management
• Richmond, VA: $209,500 – $239,100 for Director, Technical Program Management
• San Jose, CA: $251,400 – $286,900 for Director, Technical Program Management

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.

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