Capital One
Director,ProjectManagement-FSTech
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“Director, Project Management - FS Tech at Capital One. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, program management, strategic planning, people management, executive stakeholder management. supporting senior leadership. executing strategic work”
What You'll Achieve.
driving horizontal initiatives that support ~1500 associates across the division; improving the daily lives and development of our engineers; helping leaders advance our strategy at scale; drive and track goals and priorities; drive executional discipline and excellence; measure operational efficiency, team health, and partnership effectiveness
Industry & Context.
strategic command; uncovering critical efficiencies; preventing duplication of effort; tackling and solving issues through escalation; articulate the issues that need to be done to elevate the team and allow easy accountability; analytical and quantitative skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, At least 5 years of experience in Project Management, At least 4 years of experience in digital product management, tech consulting or strategy, At least 3 years of people management experience, At least 3 years of experience managing executive level stakeholders across different business functions, At least 3 years of experience working with engineering teams
Nice to Have
MBA or Master’s degree, 5+ years of people management experience, 5+ years of experience in strategy development, 3+ years of experience in finance or budgeting, 3+ years of experience driving organizational change and operational excellence
What You'll Do.
supporting senior leadership
executing strategic work
ensuring operational rigor
driving horizontal initiatives
leading the Financial Services Technology (FS Tech) annual business rhythm
divisional governance
strategic labor campus learning
associate and communications
serving as a strategic thought partner for Financial Services Technology leadership team
guiding the operations and management of the organization
leading the division’s Developer Enablement program
acting as a central point of contact between leadership teams and key partners
ensuring alignment of leaders across the organization
prioritizing and focusing leaders in key areas
aiding the leadership team in strategic planning
uncovering critical efficiencies
preventing duplication of effort
understanding the organization’s strategy and vision
leading the LT to drive and track goals and priorities
tackling and solving issues through escalation
articulating issues that need to be done to elevate the team
assisting the leadership team with strategic planning
creating and managing effective
scalable processes to manage operating rhythms
injecting new operational processes to drive executional discipline and excellence
crafting operating routines
regularly participating in team meetings
driving all phases of project management to include feasibility
implementation and close out of projects
partnering cross-functionally with key stakeholders
providing strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery
working with cross functional teams
influencing others to work toward common goal
building a team strategy
effectively developing and leading a team of associates
operating both strategically and tactically
utilizing data to measure operational efficiency
and partnership effectiveness
asking the tough questions
challenging the status quo
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; partnering cross-functionally with key stakeholders; working with cross functional teams; influencing others to work toward common goal; central point of contact between the Financial Services Technology leadership team, Enterprise Tech leadership and other key partners; ensure alignment of leaders across the organization
Communication Scope
exceptionally written and verbal communication skills; effective communicator; ability to create clarity amongst diverse groups from team members to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, program management, project management, feasibility, definition, planning, prioritization, implementation, close out of projects, strategic planning, driving project delivery
Full Job Description
Director, Project Management - FS Tech At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. 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. About the Team: The Director of Project Management is a critical position supporting senior leadership, enabling leaders to execute strategic work while ensuring operational rigor. This role is a part of the Financial Services Technology Top of House Command Center and is responsible for driving horizontal initiatives that support ~1500 associates across the division. The individual in this role will lead the Financial Services Technology (FS Tech) annual business rhythm (annual strategic planning, monthly business reviews, quarterly business reviews, etc); divisional governance processes; strategic initiatives; labor strategy; campus programs; learning and development; associate engagement; and communications. Candidates should have a passion for technology, strong strategic command, an engaging executive presence, exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, expertise in relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. Candidates should be excited about improving the daily lives and development of our engineers and helping leaders advance our strategy at scale. Specific responsibilities related to project management include: * Serve as a strategic thought partner for our Financial Services Technology leadership team, helping guide the operations and management of the organization. Lead the division’s Developer Enablement program. * Act as a central point of cont
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