Director, Technical Program Management

Capital One

. Lead programs that deliver critical business goals and build large-scale products and platforms .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $209,500 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical programs and managing cross-functional teams to deliver scalable products and platforms. Proficient in identifying technical risks and driving architectural alignment within a global financial infrastructure.

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Technical Program ManagementDistributed Systems DevelopmentCloud Computing (AWS)Agile DeliveryTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technical Program ManagementScalable Platform DevelopmentDistributed ComputingCloud ArchitectureData-Intensive SolutionsRisk MitigationAgile MethodologiesProgram DeliverySystem ResilienceFinancial Infrastructure

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityDecision-MakingSimplifying ComplexityExecution

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Master's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Global Payment NetworkRegulated EnvironmentCross-Functional EngineeringTechnical DependenciesOrganizational Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead programs that deliver critical business goals and build large-scale products and platforms
Drive architectural alignment, technical strategy, and execution of organizational objectives and key results
Improve scalability and system resilience across the Global Payment Network engineering lifecycle
Own complex technical dependencies and cross-functional engineering roadmaps
Deliver robust global financial infrastructure
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery
Grow and develop a team of Technical Program Managers and build the TPM practice
Simplify technical complexity and drive informed decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science
Drive execution, follow-through, accountability, and results
Collaborate across functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to deliver outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs
Strong technical background, ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services
Ability to identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the delivery lifecycle
Experience as a TPM leader developing a team of TPMs and building the TPM practice
7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing
3+ years of experience building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing services/architecture, preferably AWS
3+ years of experience building highly scalable mobile products and platforms
3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
3+ years of experience delivering large and complex programs
Experience building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) preferred
MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience preferred
Applicants must not require new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Benefits eligibility varies based on full- or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities