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Director, Technical Program Management - Finance Technology

Location: McLean, Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts; Richmond, Virginia; New York, New York
Job ID R209237 Updated date 02/25/2025
Director, Technical Program Management - Finance Technology

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. 

We’re looking for a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) to join our Finance Technology team as an individual contributor. You will lead complex, multi-year integration initiatives, define large-scale integration strategies, and drive application convergence and data migration efforts that align with Capital One’s long-term technology vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead enterprise integration programs, ensuring seamless application convergence and data migration across multiple business units.

  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, product management, and business stakeholders to define multi-year roadmaps and drive alignment on technical implementation plans.

  • Manage risks, dependencies, and technical challenges while ensuring execution excellence through strong program governance and data-driven decision-making.

  • Provide strategic guidance on architecture, technology modernization, and cloud-native solutions to ensure scalability and compliance.

  • Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive impact and alignment.

  • Elevate the TPM discipline by mentoring teams and implementing best-in-class technical program management practices.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong technical background with experience in building highly scalable platforms, data-intensive solutions, and cloud-native architectures.

  • Proven ability to simplify complex technical challenges and drive informed decision-making across engineering, product, and business teams.

  • Excellent program management skills to lead planning and execution of large enterprise initiatives.

  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage senior leadership and stakeholders.

  • Experience as a TPM leader, helping grow and develop teams while shaping the TPM practice.

  • A deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

  • 7+ years of experience in building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing, preferably AWS.

  • 5+ years of experience leading large, complex programs, driving business and technical vision, and managing cross-functional teams.

  • Experience delivering systems in highly regulated environments.

  • 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery.

  • MBA or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

If you’re passionate about driving technical strategy, solving large-scale integration challenges, and leading impactful enterprise initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!



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, or another type of work authorization).

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.

Sales Territory: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Technical Program Management


 

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


 

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


 

New York, NY: $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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.