Principal Associate, Project Manager

Capital One

Project Manager leading strategic business projects at Capital One, an information-based banking technology company. Managing scope, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and delivery outcomes.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeHouston • Illinois, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic business projects with a focus on project management, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Proficient in managing project scope, timelines, and budgets while adapting to changing demands.

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Project Management ExperiencePMP CertificationLean MethodologyAgile MethodologySix Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational AgilityRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPLeanAgileSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Business ProjectsProject DocumentationStrategic PartnershipConsulting SkillsProject Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead critical and strategic business projects with direct impact on the company's bottom line
Drive projects according to defined priorities while managing scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets
Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues
Plan, design, manage, and execute project plans through feasibility, design, planning, and implementation
Apply problem-solving skills to ensure project plans deliver intended outcomes
Maintain key project documentation
Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership
Build relationships with key stakeholders and ensure delivery commitments
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline business processes
Establish structure for managing project work
Communicate with, manage, inform, and influence stakeholders across all levels
Adapt to changing demands and demonstrate organizational agility
Collaborate with stakeholders and project partners to drive project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 5 years of Project Management experience
Master’s Degree preferred
At least 7 years of Project Management experience preferred
PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred
Strong project management track record
Ability to structure and manage project work
Outstanding communication and partnership skills
Ability to interact with, communicate with, manage, inform, and influence stakeholders across all levels
Organizational agility to adapt to changing demands
Strong consulting and collaboration skills
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants who require it