Principal Associate - Students & Grads Tech Alumni Initiatives Work Lead

Capital One • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional, strategic leader to take on the role of Alumni Initiatives Work Lead for Students & Grads Tech. The Students & Grads Tech team builds Capital One’s pipeline of top junior talent by delivering a program that communicates our technology innovation and impact while developing outstanding associates at the start of their careers. In this role, you will serve as an Individual Contributor (IC) driving the overarching framework and engagement strategy for the S&G Tech Alumni portfolio, providing high-level direction across all workstreams and unifying our alumni initiatives into a cohesive, impactful post-program ecosystem. As the Work Lead for our specialized alumni pod, you have a unique opportunity to pioneer the future of associate engagement at scale. We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, embraces autonomy, and is energized by the opportunity to lead the charge on brand-new initiatives. You will serve as the primary operational leader driving task prioritization, project delivery, and cross-functional alignment, while guiding the strategic work of a dedicated IC execution team. The ideal candidate possesses a mix of strategic vision, operational excellence, and entrepreneurial drive to shape an unprecedented alumni experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience working in program or project management or at least 2 years of working in employee development or engagement or a combination of both

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in program management, human resources, recruiting, or consulting.
• Experience working at a technology company
• Experience with project management
• Proficient knowledge of G Suites including Google Slides and Google Sheets
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and driving operational delivery
• Ability to interpret metrics and translate insights into overarching portfolio strategy
• High degree of professionalism and integrity when interacting with all customer contacts
• Strong empathetic communication skills with varying levels of leaders and associates

Responsibilities

• Drive the overarching framework and engagement strategy for the S&G Tech Alumni portfolio, acting as a self-starter to pioneer new initiatives in a dynamic, evolving space while providing high-level direction across all workstreams.
• Oversee the strategic work of the Alumni IC team—guiding daily task prioritization, project delivery, and operational workflows to ensure alignment as they drive day-to-day delivery.
• Direct the alumni strategy for Mexico City to establish a seamless post-program ecosystem ahead of the first TDP-MX cohort graduation in February 2027.
• Work closely with program teams across S&G to build cross-functional support models and serve as the central subject matter expert for alumni engagement.
• Host weekly alumni standups for joint problem-solving, act as the immediate point of contact for operational decisions and escalations, and participate in bi-weekly cross-pod syncs to maintain portfolio alignment.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal