Principal Associate, Project Manager

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

Principal Associate, Project Manager In our Always Audit Ready & Risk Management team, we provide horizontal risk, process and project support for our Consumer and Financial Risk Management organizations. We strive to develop horizontal strategies to optimize how we work in a well managed, risk focused, and always audit ready way for our customers. We’re looking for a strategic, technically savvy Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at leading complex initiatives with cross-functional teams. If you’re someone who brings structure to ambiguity, collaborates confidently with senior stakeholders, and is passionate about driving impactful outcomes through technology and process, this role is for you.

Requirements

Enjoy working in a role that is fast-paced, technical, and strategic in nature
Have a proven ability to create and apply structure frameworks to drive cross-functional engagement and results
Comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to identify problems and opportunities in unstructured environments and create paths forwards
Operate as a self-starter and continuously develop project, process and technology skills
Have a proven track record of project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the work
Be highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Have strong problem solving and influencing skills
Have great analytical skills that allow you to connect the dots across applications and teams
Be digitally curious, with a drive to learn more about the business context and Tech platforms used across our Loss forecasting platforms
Have excellent time management skills and are used to meeting/exceeding rigorous deadlines
Have great communication (written & verbal) and collaboration skills
Enjoy collaborating with various value streams and senior stakeholders
Have excellent customer service/relationship management skills
Not be afraid to bring new ideas to the table and challenge the status quo
Bachelor’s degree or military experience
At least 2 years of experience using G-Suite
At least 3 years of Project Management experience

Nice To Haves

MBA or Masters degree
4+ years of Project Management experience
PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex technical projects across cross-functional teams
Drive large-scale, complex, technical projects based on defined priorities; ensure scope of deliverables and timelines are met; identify risks and issues and mitigate and / or escalate as needed
Build and apply structured engagement models – partnering closely with stakeholders to translate complex goals into clear, actionable workstreams that drive results
Navigate ambiguous or undefined (“whitespace”) areas with a proactive and strategic approach, identifying opportunities and driving clarity and direction
Collaborate with various stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
Effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout project lifecycle
Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes
Apply technical understanding to engage meaningfully with development teams, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical requirements
Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery
Develop and maintain project and agile artifacts to ensure that the project is well managed and controlled
Facilitate and present in meeting ceremonies, including weekly check-ins, planning discussions, and leadership forums
Apply project analytics agenda to drive change, including measuring KPIs and OKRs