Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Capital One

. Lead high-impact technical programs that drive strategic business goals and scale modern platforms powering Capital One’s core customer experiences .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $182,500 - $229,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical programs that align with strategic business goals, focusing on scalable solutions and effective program management. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and ensuring platform scalability and resilience through metrics and communication.

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Technical Program ManagementCloud Computing ServicesAgile DeliveryDistributed SystemsPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionDependency MappingRisk EscalationService-Oriented ArchitectureScalable Product DevelopmentMetrics and DashboardsCross-Platform ArchitectureMicroservices-Based SolutionsPlatform GovernanceTechnical Decision Influence

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluence SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AWSCloud Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPLeanAgileSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentTechnical Field DegreeMaster's DegreeProgram Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservicesPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact technical programs that drive strategic business goals and scale modern platforms powering Capital One’s core customer experiences
Lead delivery of key components of a multi-year platform modernizing customer-facing systems
Partner across product, engineering, and multiple lines of business to accelerate execution, eliminate friction, and build scalable solutions
Expand the TPM discipline by teaching the organization what effective technical program management can achieve
Own the operational framework for program execution and roadmap transparency, including dependency mapping, risk escalation pathways, and platform governance routines
Partner with engineering leaders to influence technical decisions and ensure platform scalability, resilience, and long-term maintainability
Establish program-wide visibility and accountability through metrics, dashboards, and executive communication cadences
Coordinate across multiple lines-of-business stakeholders to align product strategy with engineering platform capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
At least 5 years of experience managing technical programs
No employer sponsorship or immigration-related support for employment authorization
Preferred: 5+ years designing and building solutions using distributed computing or service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Preferred: 3+ years building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing services/architecture, preferably AWS
Preferred: 3+ years building highly scalable products and platforms
Preferred: 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
Preferred: 3+ years delivering large and complex programs
Preferred: Experience building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment
Preferred: MBA or Master’s degree or higher in a related technical field
Preferred: PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification
Preferred: Experience driving cross-platform architecture decisions in a cloud-native, microservices-based environment
Exceptional communication and influence skills, capable of engaging deeply with technical teams and translating implications into compelling business narratives

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