Project Manager, Corporate Event Planner

About the role

Join the Financial Services Chief of Staff organization, a dynamic and fast-paced team dedicated to ensuring every internal experience is valued by our associates. We are committed to immersing our team in a vibrant, caring, and innovative culture. In this role, you will be a key player, focusing on designing and delivering high-touch corporate events and experiences that enhance our operations. You will have the opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that directly support our mission. Designed for a strategic thinker and skilled project manager, this role calls for an individual who excels at seamless event execution within fast-paced, dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event lifecycles by directing all project phases from intake through on-site delivery, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, run-of-show development, and live day-of coordination.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with senior leadership, internal teams, and external vendors to translate strategic priorities into seamless event plans.
• Develop core project deliverables, including detailed timelines, risk management strategies, team schedules, and executive updates across concurrent projects.
• Manage event budgets by forecasting, tracking, and reconciling finances while ensuring strict adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Track milestone progress and prepare structured status reports, roadmaps, and program briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Resolve real-time operational challenges by using sound judgment and swift problem-solving to navigate ambiguity and manage unexpected logistical obstacles.
• Optimize systems and workflows by leveraging project management tools, event software, and AI to eliminate operational bottlenecks and standardize team processes.
• Track event ROI, conduct post-program retrospectives, and translate attendee data into actionable recommendations for future initiatives to analyze program performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military experience
• At least 3 years of experience in corporate event planning or hospitality event planning

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Plano, TX: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Project Manager. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.