Principal Associate, Project Management

Capital One

. Plan, design, manage, and execute strategic and tactical project plans across the full product lifecycle .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Management and Product Management, with a strong focus on Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. Proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesWaterfall MethodologiesGoogle SuiteCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject GovernanceRAID LogsBudget ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationStakeholder Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Product LifecycleOperational BottlenecksStrategic Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design, manage, and execute strategic and tactical project plans across the full product lifecycle
Ensure on-time delivery of projects
Maintain project governance and documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, and key artifacts
Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, and budgets
Build trust-based relationships across organizational levels
Communicate project updates, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Align stakeholders with competing priorities
Act as primary liaison to the Product Operations team
Partner with Product Leaders to design and implement process improvements
Identify operational bottlenecks and establish scalable, standardized business processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 4 years of end-to-end Project Management or Product Management experience leading cross-functional strategic or technical initiatives
At least 3 years of experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
At least 2 years of experience using Google Suite (Sheets and Slides) or Microsoft (Excel and PowerPoint)
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

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
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them