Director, Technical Program Management

Capital One

. Lead programs delivering critical business goals and large-scale products and platforms .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $209,500 - $286,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical program management initiatives, focusing on platform convergence, scalability, and delivery accountability across engineering teams. Proven ability to drive platform standardization and build TPM maturity in regulated environments.

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Technical Program ManagementDistributed ComputingCloud Computing (AWS)Agile DeliveryProgram Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Program Roadmap DevelopmentService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Building Highly Scalable ProductsBuilding Distributed SystemsTechnical Solutions DesignDependency SequencingPlatform Success MetricsData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Platform Technical Investment PlanningDelivery Accountability

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluence Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentTPM Maturity ModelsPlatform StandardizationComplex Program DeliveryTechnical Investment Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead programs delivering critical business goals and large-scale products and platforms
Expand the TPM discipline by applying industry knowledge and teaching the organization what effective TPM can achieve
Establish TPM/delivery operating mechanisms, maturity models, and tooling across portfolios
Develop and align program roadmaps around business objectives, definitions of done, technical solutions, and dependency sequencing
Lead cross-platform technical investment planning and architectural alignment toward platform convergence and reuse
Serve as an executive-level escalation point for program risks and influence data-driven tradeoffs among speed, cost, and resiliency
Define measurable platform success outcomes, including availability, scalability, cost efficiency, and developer velocity
Ensure delivery accountability across multiple engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a technical field
At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs
7+ years of experience designing and building solutions using distributed computing or service-oriented architecture (SOA)
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 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
Experience driving platform standardization across multiple product portfolios or lines of business
Track record of building TPM maturity at scale within engineering organizations
Exceptional communication and influence skills
No employer-sponsored immigration or work authorization support available for new applicants

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Equal opportunity and drug-free workplace
Reasonable workplace accommodations