Director, Technical Program Management

Director, Technical Program Management

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 - We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Technical Program Manager to drive the end-to-end execution of complex, high-impact data engineering programs within the Enterprise Data organization. This role requires deep expertise in data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake, where you will be instrumental in integrating and optimizing these technologies. You will take ownership of defining project scopes, developing detailed execution plans, and overseeing delivery, ensuring all technical requirements are met and align perfectly with our business objectives. You will operate as the primary driver, collaborating directly with data engineers, data scientists, and various cross-functional stakeholders to manage risks, resolve technical roadblocks, and champion efficiency in the delivery pipeline.

Key Responsibilities :

Define the overarching strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of data engineering programs, ensuring end-to-end execution and successful delivery across platforms like Databricks and Snowflake.

Lead, mentor, and scale the Technical Program Management function within the Enterprise Data team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical rigor.

Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Data Science, Product) to align on strategic objectives, define program scope, and secure resources for high-priority initiatives.

Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate technical risks, dependencies, and challenges that could impact major enterprise data programs, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.

Establish and drive standardized program management methodologies and best practices across the Enterprise Data organization to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance overall team productivity.

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 in technical program management

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

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 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. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA : $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Technical Program Management

New York, NY : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

Richmond, VA : $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Technical Program Management

San Francisco, CA : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

San Jose, CA : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Technical Program Management

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 website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. 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. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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