Project Manager, Corporate Event Planner

Capital One • Plano, TX

2d • $87,700 - $100,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Capital One's Financial Services Chief of Staff organization, a dynamic team focused on delivering valued internal experiences for associates. The role designs and delivers high-touch corporate events and experiences that enhance operations, while leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. It is suited to a strategic thinker and skilled project manager who can execute events seamlessly in fast-paced, dynamic settings. The position is hybrid and follows Capital One's policy for required on-site presence at the designated office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in corporate event planning or hospitality event planning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, or Communications.
• 5 or more years of experience in project management or corporate event planning.
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) certification.
• PMP or Agile certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event lifecycles, from intake through on-site delivery, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, run-of-show development, and live event coordination.
• Partner with senior leadership, internal teams, and external vendors to translate strategic priorities into coordinated event plans.
• Develop detailed timelines, risk management strategies, team schedules, and executive updates across concurrent projects.
• Forecast, track, and reconcile event budgets while adhering to corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Track milestone progress and prepare status reports, roadmaps, and program briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Resolve real-time operational challenges with sound judgment and swift problem-solving, including unexpected logistical obstacles.
• Improve systems and workflows using project management tools, event software, and AI to address bottlenecks and standardize team processes.
• Track event ROI, conduct post-program retrospectives, and use attendee data to recommend improvements and analyze program performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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