Senior Associate, Project Manager

Senior Associate, Project ManagerIn our Always Audit Ready & Risk Management team, we provide horizontal risk, process and project support for our Consumer and Financial Risk Management organizations. We strive to develop horizontal strategies to optimize how we work in a well managed, risk focused, and always audit ready way for our customers.We're looking for a strategic, technically savvy Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at driving complex initiatives with cross-functional teams. If you're someone who brings structure to ambiguity, collaborates confidently with senior stakeholders, and is passionate about driving impactful outcomes through technology and process, this role is for you.General Responsibilities:Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical, analytical and model projects across cross-functional teamsDrive those projects based on defined priorities; ensure scope of deliverables and timelines are met; identify risks and issues and mitigate and/or escalate as neededBuild and apply structured engagement models – partnering closely with stakeholders to translate complex goals into clear, actionable workstreams that drive resultsNavigate ambiguous or undefined ("whitespace") areas with a proactive and strategic approach, identifying opportunities and driving clarity and directionCollaborate with various stakeholders across our business and tech stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverablesEffectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout project lifecycleDemonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomesApply technical and business understanding to engage meaningfully with development teams, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical requirementsPartner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project deliveryDevelop and maintain project and process artifacts to ensure that the project is well managed and controlledFacilitate team ceremonies including daily sprint stand-ups, sprint planning, grooming and retrospectivesApply project analytics agenda to drive change, including measuring KPIs and OKRsThe ideal candidate should:Enjoy working in a role that is fast-paced, technical, and strategic in natureHave a proven ability to create and apply structure frameworks to drive cross-functional engagement and resultsComfortable operating in ambiguity; able to identify problems and opportunities in unstructured environments and create paths forwardsHave technical familiarity or hands-on exposure to cloud environments (e.g., AWS), multi-region architectures, or disaster recovery frameworksExperience tracking and coordinating infrastructure migrations and/or software development lifecycles.Operate as a self-starter and continuously develop project, process and technology skillsHave a proven track record of project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the workBe highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentHave strong problem solving and influencing skillsHave great analytical skills that allow you to connect the dots across applications and teamsBe digitally curious, with a drive to learn more about the business context and Tech platforms used across our Loss forecasting platformsHave excellent time management skills and are used to meeting/exceeding rigorous deadlinesHave great communication (written & verbal) and collaboration skillsEnjoy collaborating with various value streams and senior stakeholderHave excellent customer service/relationship management skillsNot be afraid to bring new ideas to the table and challenge the status quoThis role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or military experienceAt least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office or G-SuiteAt least 2 years of Technical Project Management experiencePreferred Qualifications:3+ years of Technical Project Management experienceProject Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification