Principal Associate, Project Manager
Capital OneAbout the role
The Enterprise Risk Organization (ERO) Chief of Staff Team provides governance and oversight to a number of senior management committee and Board activities, while also supporting broader ERO efforts around people and culture. The team is seeking a driven project manager to play a horizontal role supporting our chief of staff team.
In this chief of staff team role you will have the opportunity to wear many hats and make an incredible impact on the ERO organization. You will lead the well-managed execution of several top of house processes and meetings. You will also play a critical role leading broader work to support our ERO culture and community.
The right candidate for this role has excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead cross-functional work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s eager to learn more about chief of staff roles & responsibilities and make an impact.
Responsibilities:
Own the process and execution for top of house reporting and analytics functions
Own and deliver top of house processes, some that support both ERO and the Credit & Financial Risk Management (CFRM) organization
Support ERO’s Geography Strategy and oversee day to day space strategy work by managing stakeholders across ERO and working with Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
Project manage critical parts of ERO’s new onboarding program, which supports our ~2k person team and ensures that we create a supportive onboarding experience for all new internal and external associates
Support prioritized projects with our Talent Acquisition and Recruiting partners to support continued growth of our organization
Support broader initiatives around building a strong and embedded risk culture across both our second line and company
As needed, offer other ad-hoc consulting or operational support to major chief of staff projects or organizational needs/opportunities
You’ll need to wear many hats including:
Project Leader: You’re detailed- and process-oriented and adeptly manage several projects and initiatives at once with supportive direction. You have relentlessly high standards and attention to the smallest details with the ability to adapt to change quickly.
Problem-solver: You understand intent and goals for a project, propose plans to meet those needs, and autonomously pursue options to deliver results in a well-managed manner. You bring in data and metrics to ensure we’re working the needle and identifying insights.
Juggler: You don’t get overwhelmed or flustered easily. You seek guidance to reprioritize as needed to adjust with changing business needs, and take action with urgency as appropriate.
Valued partner: You have a proven track record of collaborative work relationships and you thrive in a matrixed environment.
Team player: You are highly motivated and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done, even in situations where the work is outside of the scope of your respective role.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or military experience
At least 2 year of experience in Project Management or Event Management
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
At least 4 years of experience supporting senior leadership
At least 4 years of experience in HR, associate experience, or associate engagement roles
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: $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal Project Manager
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