Director, Technical Program Management; Card Data

Director, Technical Program Management (Card Data) at Capital One summary:

The Director of Technical Program Management (Card Data) at Capital One leads large-scale, cross-functional technical programs focusing on data transformations, governance, and scalable platform development. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing complex projects, and driving innovation within regulated environments to improve financial data capabilities. The position requires strong technical acumen, Agile delivery experience, team leadership, and expertise in distributed systems and cloud computing.

Are 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:

Card Data is considered a beacon of excellence in all things Data. We build and deliver strategic data related technology solutions that are leveraged by the rest of Card Tech. As a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) in Capital One’s Card Data Tech organization, you’ll spearhead strategic initiatives to enhance various aspects of our data ecosystem including data transformations and governance, drive innovation, and optimize operational efficiencies.

Your role entails overseeing complex technical projects, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of data-driven solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, leverage your expertise in program management and technical acumen to drive transformative initiatives that propel Capital One’s data capabilities forward. Expect to lead high-impact projects, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data management within the organization.

Our group’s mission is to deliver world class data experiences that customers trust and associates love to use.

Our TPM Directors have:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing

• 3+ years of experience in 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

• Experien…