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Director, Project Management- External Affairs Strategy and Engagement (EASE)
Director, Project Management- External Affairs Strategy and Engagement (EASE)-May 2024
McLean
May 14, 2025
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About Director, Project Management- External Affairs Strategy and Engagement (EASE)

  Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

  Director, Project Management- External Affairs Strategy and Engagement (EASE)

  Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. Our goal is to create one of the nation's great banks, and we have the necessary ingredients: a strong balance sheet, resilient businesses, a massive customer franchise, strong analytical capabilities, and great people. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and a great place to work.

  External Affairs (EA) works with external and internal stakeholders to create a world of greater socioeconomic opportunity through advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives. Our teams include Communications, Community Impact and Investment, Community Finance, CRA Strategy and Program Management, Government and Political Affairs, Regulatory Relations, and Strategy and Engagement. Through our teams, we have access to a diverse group of motivated changemakers similarly focused on the ingredients for a better future.

  The EA Strategy and Engagement (EASE) team leads substantive and significant projects and activities to deliver value across the department and the company. Our work is diverse and wide-ranging, but focused on providing material support to the identity and strategic goals of the enterprise. Joining this team will challenge and diversify your purpose and perspectives. Our work isn't easy and the bar is high, but the impact of success will be far-reaching and tangible.

  We are seeking a candidate to lead EA's Project Management Office (PMO), a best-in-class project delivery function that shapes, plans, governs, and propels the successful execution of EA's highest priority work. This includes setting the strategic agenda for the department's delivery capabilities and leading a team of Project Managers.

  In this role you will:

  Oversee the successful delivery of a diverse slate of complex and high priority projects managed by the PMO and executed in partnership with teams across EAServe as subject matter expert in EA on the execution of strategic initiatives in a well-managed, sustainable wayPartner with the broader EASE team to evolve and manage EA enablement forums and strategic project management processes to deliver initiatives in a dynamic environment with maximum impactPartner cross-functionally inside and outside of EA to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive results and ensure delivery continues to run smoothly in broader contextBuild relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure necessary resources and commitments from partner teamsUse project management and people leadership expertise to empower and inspire junior project managers to grow into the next generation of leadersBe a beacon for people leadership, providing the right growth opportunities for associates, supported by direct, timely and actionable development feedback.Live the principles of positivity, humility, inclusivity, and sound judgment every step of the way and value diversity of thought, regardless of title or job function

  The ideal candidate will have:

  Strong influencing skills and experience navigating and negotiating at Executive level through the nuances of a resource-constrained delivery environmentOutstanding communication and partnership skills for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, influence ad drive outcomesOrganizational agility to adapt to changing demandsStrong consulting and collaboration skillsAbility to think creatively and problem solve around issuesA growth mindset and curious nature to ask, "what if..."Demonstrated strong leadership proficiency, inspiring teams to innovate, think differently, grow their careers and produce outstanding results

  Basic Qualifications:

  At least 7 years of project management / delivery experience using a range of different delivery methodologiesAt least 5 years of people leadership experience leading teams of 5 of more

  Preferred Qualifications:

  10+ years of Project Management/delivery experience5+ years experience leading delivery across multiple teams in a complex organization with competing priorities in a matrix-managed environment

  At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

  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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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 [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

  For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]

  Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

  Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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