Cyber Program Manager

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

Cyber Program Manager Are you passionate about technology and driving positive change? Capital One's fast-paced Cyber Execution and Transformation (CET) team is seeking a highly organized, process-focused Program Manager. You will enable delivery on top technology priorities through expert problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, applying project management and analytical expertise to oversee and implement key cyber initiatives The CET team navigates an evolving Cyber landscape, operationalizing risk frameworks and bridging gaps between technical teams, risk professionals, and executives. Our Program Managers are motivated change agents who use analytical and organizational skills to influence partners and adapt to a changing technology environment. Success in this role relies on five core principles: driving accountability, being well-managed, balancing risk with innovation, executing effectively, and increasing visibility. You will work with Executives across cyber functional areas to implement innovative risk management solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 4 years of experience in program management
At least 2 years of experience in information technology or cyber security

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related technical (Computer Science, Software Engineering) or Program Management field
5+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing
3+ years of experience delivering Cybersecurity solutions and capabilities
3+ years of experience in building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud computing services/architecture using AWS
3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products and platforms
3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
5+ years experience delivering large and complex programs owning the business or technical vision, collaborating with large cross-functional teams, securing commitments on deliverables, and unblocking teams to land business impact
1+ year of experience building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment
1+ year of experience working with emerging AI technologies
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker
Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives
Background in Cyber or Cloud implementations
Strong understanding of AI technologies and the emerging Cyber security risks associated
Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results
Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle
Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.
Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

Responsibilities

Manage key cyber initiatives, which will include facilitating the development of new project and program requirements
Support communications needs of various cyber-specific functions, including the gathering of insights and data as well as the preparation of written reports and oral presentations
Drive the implementation of proper program management best practices, including the use of various governance mechanisms related to change management and other areas
Develop and coordinate internal processes and program governance maturation
Manage and organize key deliverables across various initiatives
Drive and coordinate work related to Capital One’s cybersecurity program enhancement efforts
Analyze information to proactively identify risks, trends, and process improvements
Continuously advise on the enhancement of risk and project / program management practices.