Principal Associate – Students & Grads Tech Alumni Initiatives Lead

Capital One

. Drive the overarching framework and engagement strategy for the Students & Grads Tech Alumni portfolio .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and alumni engagement strategies, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and operational delivery. Proficient in utilizing data insights to inform strategic initiatives and enhance program effectiveness.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationAlumni Engagement StrategyG Suites Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementEmployee DevelopmentEngagement StrategyOperational WorkflowsMetrics InterpretationStrategic Initiatives

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProfessionalismIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

G SuitesGoogle SlidesGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Technology CompanyAlumni EngagementCross-Functional Support Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the overarching framework and engagement strategy for the Students & Grads Tech Alumni portfolio
Provide high-level direction across all alumni workstreams and unify initiatives into a cohesive post-program ecosystem
Oversee the strategic work of the Alumni IC team, guiding daily task prioritization, project delivery, and operational workflows
Direct the alumni strategy for Mexico City ahead of the first TDP-MX cohort graduation in February 2027
Work closely with program teams across Students & Grads to build cross-functional support models
Serve as the central subject matter expert for alumni engagement
Host weekly alumni standups for joint problem-solving
Act as the immediate point of contact for operational decisions and escalations
Participate in bi-weekly cross-pod syncs to maintain portfolio alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of experience working in program or project management, employee development or engagement, or a combination of both
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
3+ years of experience in program management, human resources, recruiting, or consulting
Experience working at a technology company
Experience with project management
Proficient knowledge of G Suites, including Google Slides and Google Sheets
Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and driving operational delivery
Ability to interpret metrics and translate insights into overarching portfolio strategy
High degree of professionalism and integrity when interacting with customer contacts
Strong empathetic communication skills with varying levels of leaders and associates

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