Principal Project Manager - Global Payment Network Events

Capital One•Riverwoods, IL

About The Position

Principal Project Manager - Global Payment Network Events For almost two decades, Discover® Network, Diners Club International®, and PULSE® have operated together to form a global payment network that empowers cardholders to pay how, when, and where they choose—connecting people and payments worldwide. Join our Global Payment Network (GPN) team to help shape the future of payments and deliver reliable, secure solutions around the world. Here, you'll create what comes next, driving meaningful impact at scale while accelerating your career. The Global Network Events team is a dynamic and creative-minded group of event professionals that work collaboratively as well as independently to produce a wide variety of meetings and events around the world. The team acts as the professional voice of event planning, serving as trusted advisors to Network lines of business in the communication and achievement of their business goals through events. We are strategic partners, thought leaders and experts in the event field. Our internal clients and their external partners rely on our team to guide them in the right direction. As a Principal Project Manager on the Global Network Events team, you can achieve results you never thought possible by leading critical and strategic business projects. In this exciting role you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver multiple first-class events that will have direct impact on the bottom line of the company. You will work with smart, talented people who will challenge you to excel. You will be rewarded for your passion and your achievements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
At least 5 Years Project Management experience

Nice To Haves

Masters / MBA degree
6+ years of Project Management experience
6+ years of Event Planning experience
PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem solving and influencing skills
Work experience achieving results with complex projects

Responsibilities

Strategic Event Lead & Project Management
Project Leadership: Apply Principal Project Manager methodologies to architect and maintain comprehensive project lifecycles; defining critical paths, identifying dependencies, and establishing clear accountability through robust frameworks.
Strategic Alignment: Partner with senior leadership to translate business objectives into high-impact event strategies, ensuring every activation adheres to Enterprise Network standards and brand guidelines.
End-to-End Oversight: Drive the planning, coordination, and direct execution of all logistical workstreams, ensuring tactical delivery is rooted in defined event KPIs and measurable goals.
Vendor, Sourcing & Financial Stewardship
Strategic Sourcing: Lead the RFP process for venue selection and vendor partnerships, leveraging negotiation strategies to maximize value and ensure high-quality service delivery.
Financial Management: Exercise rigorous fiscal oversight by tracking multi-stream budgets, managing complex invoicing cycles, and ensuring seamless payment processing in alignment with corporate audit standards.
On-Site Execution: Provide expert on-site management of venues and third-party vendors, acting as the primary point of contact to troubleshoot real-time challenges and ensure flawless production.
Willingness to travel (40%-50%), both in U.S. and Globally
Experience & Technology Integration
Cvent Platform Mastery: Architect the end-to-end attendee journey via Cvent, including custom registration builds, app creation, and the utilization of real-time data for tracking and executive reporting.
Communications Strategy: Develop and deploy pre- and post-event communication plans that drive engagement, reinforce key messaging, and gather actionable insights through post-event analysis

Benefits

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.

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