Principal Project Manager (Principal Associate)

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

Do you love driving end-to-end delivery and pioneering new ways of working? Do you enjoy creating structure out of ambiguity and solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking a Principal Project Manager who is passionate about masterfully managing cross-functional stakeholders and balancing project scope and timelines. In this exciting role, you will independently execute critical and strategic business projects that drive meaningful business outcomes. Partnering closely with key leaders and forward-thinking peers, you will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of your project leadership, turn big ideas into reality, and excel alongside the brightest talent in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Military experience
At least 5 years of Project Management, Process Management or Chief of Staff experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
6+ years of Project Management experience, Process Management or Chief of Staff experience
PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Experience using generative AI tools to drive workflow automation and enhance deliverable quality.

Responsibilities

Quickly ramp up on emerging domains and bring structure to complex, ambiguous problems to deliver high-impact outcomes.
Execute large and small-scale projects that contribute to broader business initiatives
Drive projects based on defined priorities while ensuring scope of deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met
Identify risks and issues, mitigating and escalating them as needed to manage project impacts
Plan, design, manage, and execute project plans through feasibility, design, planning, and implementation
Leverage problem-solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent and maintain key project documentation
Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery
Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of commitments
Identify ways to improve and streamline business processes
Quickly put structure in place to manage work and demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands
Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills to interact with stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes
Display strong consulting and collaboration skills to ensure successful project delivery