Director, Technical Program Management – Connectivity and Cloud Infrastructure

Capital One

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $209,500 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Program Management, focusing on delivering large-scale products and platforms while ensuring architectural alignment and driving platform standardization. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex programs 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 SystemsPlatform StandardizationMeasurable Platform Success OutcomesDependency SequencingTechnical Solutions AlignmentDelivery AccountabilityTPM Maturity Models

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluence SkillsEngagement with Technical Teams

Tools & Technologies

Hybrid Cloud EnvironmentsIntelligent Traffic RoutingEdge Compute Capacity

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPLeanAgileSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentTechnical Program Management DisciplineCross-Platform Technical Investment PlanningArchitectural AlignmentData-Driven Tradeoffs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead programs delivering critical business goals and large-scale products and platforms
Establish TPM operating mechanisms, maturity models, and tooling that scale across portfolios
Drive development and alignment of program roadmaps anchored in business objectives, definition of done, technical solutions, and dependency sequencing
Lead cross-platform technical investment planning and ensure architectural alignment toward long-term platform convergence and reuse
Serve as an executive-level escalation point for program risks and influence technology leaders on 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
Teach the organization what effective technical program management can achieve and help expand the TPM discipline
Potentially support programs involving global edge compute capacity, intelligent traffic routing across hybrid cloud environments, and agentic technologies for distributed multi-vendor networks

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, capable of engaging deeply with technical teams and translating implications into compelling business narratives
Must not require new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support
Preferred: MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field
Preferred: PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification
Preferred: 3+ years of people management experience or influencing organization as an IC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them