Capital One Financial Corporation

Principal Project Manager

Capital One Financial Corporation$120K — $137K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience
  • 1+ year of experience in Process Management or continuous improvement
  • PMP, CSM, or Agile certification preferred
  • Strong communication skills with multi-level stakeholder engagement
  • Experience using data for structured analysis to resolve business challenges
  • Ability to create and maintain centralized documentation and Ops Playbooks

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary executor of operational models, translating frameworks into practical workflows
  • Manage and optimize collaboration tools to enhance workflow insights
  • Build and maintain documentation and standardized templates
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, adjusting timelines as necessary
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on delivery needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive health benefits
  • Financial benefits supporting overall well-being
  • Incentive compensation including cash bonuses or long-term incentives
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Varied eligibility based on employment status and level
Full Job Description
Principal Project Manager

Are you ready to lead from the front line of a top 10 bank? Do you thrive in a high-visibility environment where your strategic relationship-building and deep delivery expertise translate directly into innovative business solutions?

As a Principal Project Manager on the NPP Ops Chief of Staff (COS) team, you won’t just track tasks—you will act as the chief optimizer and integrator of our team’s operational infrastructure. In this role, you will be the direct executor and maintainer of established operating systems, models, and frameworks. Your focus will be on operational excellence - taking high-level frameworks and translating them into practical, daily business operations. You will own the technical configuration of our tooling, build out of playbooks, and run day to day project tracking to keep the engine running smoothly.

We are seeking a highly motivated project management professional who blends sharp organizational prowess with an eye for operational detail. You excel at turning structural designs into clear, executable tactics that prepare associates for seamless execution in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will enjoy significant exposure across key business leaders and cross-functional lines of business, empowering you to guide the organization through complex transitions, mitigate delivery risk, and drive strategic alignment across the NPP and business stakeholder environment from day one.

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Excellence & Integration: Act as the primary executor of operating models, translating frameworks into practical, daily team work flows.

  • Tooling & Workflow Enablement: Configure, manage, and optimize core collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Google sites, Data Studio, Slack, and tracking platforms) to ensure workflows generate clean insights without creating process debt.

  • Knowledge Management: Build and maintain centralized documentation, standardized templates, and the team27s practical 22Ops Playbook22 to accelerate onboarding and information exchange.

  • Project Management: Design, develop, and actively manage detailed project plans, tracking day to day milestones and adjusting timelines to meet shifting needs.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners to provide tactical execution support and keep teams aligned on well-managed delivery needs.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor27s Degree or military experience

  • At least 5 years of Project Management experience

  • At least 1 year of experience in Process Management or continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 7 years of Project Management experience

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Change Management Professions (Prosci) or Agile certification

  • Demonstrated experience using data and structured analysis to solve complex business problems

  • Strong communication skills with a proven track record of interacting with and informing key stakeholders across multiple levels of the company

  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining centralized documentation repositories, standardized templates, and comprehensive 22Ops Playbooks22 to streamline execution.

  • Proven experience creating tactical communication frameworks, cross-functional interaction models, and targeted training programs tailored to support associate needs during transitions.

  • Strong communication skills with a proven track record of interacting with and informing key stakeholders across multiple leadership levels

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Project ManagerRichmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Project Manager


Riverwoods, IL: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal 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 candidate27s 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.

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

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Capital One Financial Corporation, a leader in the financial services industry, where innovation meets purpose-driven leadership. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in banking, Capital One is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career with a myriad of job opportunities in various fields.

Work You’ll Do

At Capital One, we are committed to excellence and setting our team members up for success. By joining our dynamic team, you will engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference. From developing cutting-edge technology to crafting personalized financial solutions, every position at Capital One is geared towards redefining the future of banking.

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Capital One is not just a company; it's a hub of innovation and leadership. We empower our professionals to lead with their ideas and see them come to life. Our culture thrives on diversity and the unique perspectives each team member brings. Here, your skills in networking, problem-solving, and leadership will not only be valued but also nurtured through professional development and diversity training.

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Capital One is deeply invested in the growth and development of its employees. With robust training programs, mentorship, and resources for professional enhancement, we ensure that your career trajectory aligns with your personal and professional goals. Whether it’s rising through the ranks or switching tracks via internal job opportunities, your growth is our priority.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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