Director, Technical Program Management - Finance Technology

Full-time - Director

Mclean, VA

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About the position

As a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) on Capital One's Finance Technology team, we're looking for a strong individual contributor who will help modernize Capital One's finance ecosystem. This role will focus on transforming our finance systems, including the general ledger and its supporting systems, by driving technical implementation plans and ensuring alignment with business objectives. As a Director of TPM, you will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and stakeholders across multiple lines of business. You'll manage risks, dependencies, and execution timelines while leading technical implementations that align with long-term architectural strategies. Additionally, you will play a key role in designing and implementing critical custom-built and third-party applications to meet business goals. Beyond delivering technical programs, you will also help shape and elevate the Technical Program Management discipline within the Finance Technology organization. Your industry expertise will be instrumental in setting a high bar for what TPMs can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to establish and execute technical implementation plans.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of large-scale programs.
• Drive architectural decisions and contribute to the implementation of critical systems, balancing custom-built and third-party solutions.
• Lead technology-focused discussions with senior leadership to guide software architecture and strategy.
• Promote and advocate for Technical Program Management best practices within the Finance Technology organization.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice-to-haves

• 7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 5+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services and architecture (AWS).
• 5+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms.
• 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
• 5+ years of 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 building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment.
• Bachelor's degree or MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Financial benefits including performance-based incentive compensation.
• Inclusive set of benefits that support total well-being.