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Richmond, Virginia, United States
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We are seeking a Principal Associate, Project Management to join our Consumer & Developer Experience (CDX) team.
This role is focused on designing experiences and helping to lead, facilitate and execute on a variety of initiatives that enable the organization to accelerate how we work across the enterprise to make progress on our biggest consumer and developer priorities.
Supporting an Executive Vice President and their leadership team, you will help architect our Associate Experience & Engagement Engine, applying structured program management discipline to translate associate feedback and routines into a well-managed operational framework, driving cross-functional execution from initial concept through delivery.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong relational, organizational, and communication skills. They will be adept at navigating complex challenges, driving process improvements, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Strategic Planning & Impact Lifecycle: Orchestrate the end-to-end engagement engine by helping to develop our annual strategic plan and OKR. Support us on our journey from defining key results informed by associate feedback and workforce trends, to building structured initiative workstreams and ensuring a continuous loop of execution and impact evaluation.
Talent & Performance Management Cycles: Program manages the execution of Talent Management (TM) and Performance Management (PM) cycles in close partnership with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), PM Champions, and leaders. Build program workbacks, manage routines, and track execution milestones to ensure seamless cycle delivery.
Associate Lifecycle & Program Governance: Establish detailed program plans, governance routines, and operational documentation for core associate experience programs, including standardized lifecycle workflows.
Integration Associate Experience & Change Management: Serve as a champion for the integration associate experience, delivering focused support to ensure seamless transitions.
Process Architecture & Tooling: Configure central collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Google Sites, Slack) and maintain team playbooks to standardize workflows, prevent process debt, and maintain operational hygiene.
General Responsibilities:
Lead ad hoc projects and ongoing programs to drive operational efficiency and well-managed delivery in close collaboration with Chiefs of Staff and key enterprise partners
Analyze data and effectively communicate findings to leaders to inform decision making
Assist Chiefs of Staff and leaders with strategic planning, including financial and resource planning, and change management
Develop and support reporting to ensure the team is well-managed
Identify and implement process improvements and drive compliance with best practices
Create and measure success metrics and monitor progress toward goals
The Successful Candidate will:
Exhibit excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to quickly put structure in place to gather information and use data to influence business decisions
Demonstrate outstanding communication and teamwork skills, collaborating effectively across teams and organizations
Have the ability to multitask with simultaneous projects and tasks, while demonstrating urgency, prioritization, and ownership to drive work toward completion
Possess exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and results orientation
Be self-motivated and able to react seamlessly to changes in priorities and delivery focus
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
At least 3 years of project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in operations, financial management, project management, program management, process management or a combination
Relevant coursework or experience in finance, accounting, business, economics or mathematics
project or process management certifications
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Project Manager
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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