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Technical Program Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$132K - $171K/yr

... programs. Depending upon the program size, you will either serve as the primary customer contact or work in support of a Senior Technical Program Manager who is the primary customer contact. You will ...

Technical Program Manager (TANTUS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$146K - $189K/yr

Technical Program Manager (US - Hybrid) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary ... programs, projects, or technical delivery efforts in federal environments, with demonstrated ...

Technical Program Manager (TANTUS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$146K - $189K/yr

... programs, projects, or technical delivery efforts in federal environments, with demonstrated ... Experience building teams, managing projects, and delivering solutions/products using one or both ...

Technical Program Manager (US - Hybrid) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary ... programs, projects, or technical delivery efforts in federal environments, with demonstrated ...

Technical Program Manager

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$148K - $192K/yr

Responsibilities include managing multi-year OCO/DCO programs with geographically distributed ... Technical background in DoD/IC engineering or program management * Experience in cybersecurity and ...

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What are Technical Programs Managers?

Technical Programs Managers (TPMs) are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating complex technical projects and programs within an organization. They bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals. TPMs manage project timelines, resources, and risks while facilitating communication across teams. Their role often involves strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Programs Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Programs Manager, you need a solid background in project management, technical expertise in relevant domains, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master, are commonly required. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and effective communication skills help you drive cross-functional teams toward shared goals. These skills ensure that complex technical projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

What is the difference between Technical Programs Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectTechnical Programs ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires technical background, certifications like PMP or AgileOften requires PMP or similar project management certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with engineering and technical teams on complex programsManages projects across various departments, focusing on deliverables
Industry UsageCommon in tech, software, and engineering industriesWidely used across industries including IT, construction, and healthcare

The Technical Programs Manager focuses on managing complex technical initiatives, often requiring technical expertise and collaboration with engineering teams. In contrast, the Project Manager oversees project execution, timelines, and resources across various domains. While both roles involve planning and coordination, the Technical Programs Manager has a stronger technical focus and deeper industry-specific knowledge.

How does a Technical Programs Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

Technical Programs Managers frequently work with engineering, product, design, and operations teams to align project goals and timelines. They facilitate clear communication, manage dependencies, and resolve roadblocks by organizing regular check-ins and status updates. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and leveraging technical knowledge allows them to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensuring that everyone is on the same page throughout the project lifecycle.
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Sr. Director, Technical Program Management (Remote-Eligible)

Sr. Director, Technical Program Management (Remote-Eligible)

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Sr. Director, Technical Program Management (Remote-Eligible)

Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?

About Capital One: At Capital One, we're changing banking for good. We were founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system. We're dedicated to helping foster a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.

We're a bank, but we don't think like one. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in.

About the Team:

Enterprise Platforms Technology (EPTech) comprises many of Capital One's most important enterprise platforms. We establish practices for building technology solutions across the company and deliver capabilities that exemplify those practices. As a TPM in EPTech, you will leverage your technical acumen and engineering experience to drive the strategy and execution of large-scale, technically complex, cross-functional programs aligned with Capital One's business priorities. You'll break down complexity and organizational silos, influence roadmaps, dive deep into system design and architecture, make technical tradeoffs, drive platform consolidation, and identify, resolve, define, and escalate mitigation plans for hard technical dependencies.

Our TPM Sr. Directors have:

  • Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle

  • Experience building and leading a world-class team of technical program managers with a mission to power real-time, intelligent experiences for our customers and associates

  • Lead technology focused discussions with senior leadership by providing valuable insights and recommendations that guide technology-based decisions

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

  • Excellent problem solving and influencing skills

  • A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker

  • Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives

  • Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results

  • Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.

  • Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

"Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity."

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • At least 9 years of experience managing technical programs

Preferred Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing.

  • 5+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services/architecture - preferably using AWS

  • 5+ years of building & leading experienced TPM team

  • 5+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms

  • 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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.

Remote (Regardless of Location): $245,100 - $279,800 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management


McLean, VA: $269,600 - $307,700 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management


New York, NY: $294,100 - $335,700 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management


Plano, TX: $245,100 - $279,800 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management


Richmond, VA: $245,100 - $279,800 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management


San Francisco, CA: $294,100 - $335,700 for Sr. Director, Technical Program Management






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.

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.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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