Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

About the role

The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization at Capital One manages critical payments infrastructure to enable high‑throughput, secure global transaction processing. Technical Program Management (TPM) teams drive architectural alignment, technical strategy, and execution of key objectives, improving scalability and system resilience. This senior TPM manager will lead programs that deliver critical business goals, build large‑scale products and platforms, and expand the TPM discipline within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large‑scale products and platforms.
• Own complex technical dependencies, cross‑functional engineering roadmaps, and the robust delivery of global financial infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, design, and data‑science representatives to simplify technically complex problems and drive well‑educated decisions.
• Teach and expand the TPM discipline across the organization, sharing best practices and influencing outcomes.
• Ensure execution, follow‑through, accountability, and results across large, cross‑functional teams.
• Operate effectively in a highly regulated environment, maintaining compliance while delivering scalable solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and building data‑intensive solutions using distributed computing.
• 3+ years building distributed systems and highly available services on cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• 3+ years building highly scalable mobile products and platforms.
• 3+ years experience with Agile delivery.
• 3+ years delivering large and complex programs, owning business or technical vision, securing cross‑functional commitments, and unblocking teams to achieve business impact.
• Experience building systems and solutions within a highly regulated environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits supporting total well‑being.
• Performance‑based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives.
• Eligibility for benefits varies based on full‑ or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

Pay

Annual salary ranges (full‑time):

• Chicago, IL: $182,500 – $208,300
• McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100
• Plano, TX: $182,500 – $208,300
• Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300

Candidates hired in other locations will receive the salary range applicable to that location. Part‑time roles are prorated based on hours worked. This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include discretionary or non‑discretionary cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives.