Principal Associate, Project Manager

Principal Associate, Project Manager Join the Financial Services Social Innovation team, a dynamic and fast-paced organization dedicated to igniting and cultivating a bold and thriving future for our communities. We are committed to establishing our reputation as a community leader by removing barriers to opportunity and creating pathways to financial success. In this role, you will be a key player, focusing on designing and delivering high-impact programs, events, and grant portfolios that enhance our community impact. You will have the opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that directly support our mission to democratize car ownership and drive socioeconomic mobility. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a talent for project management. Responsibilities: Manage a diverse grant portfolio for Business and the Arts, ensuring strategic alignment with our socioeconomic mobility framework and building partnerships that differentiate our brand. Manage and execute our Auto Financial Well-Being programs for adults. This includes integrating financial literacy tools, like our Car Buying 101 training, with business partners such as auto dealers and the Auto Learning Center. Build and nurture relationships with key business partners, such as auto dealers, to integrate community offerings and financial literacy resources, driving both social impact and business value. Build and manage the Mobility Forward brand marketing strategy to elevate our story and impact. Grow our research and thought leadership by leveraging convenings and the Insights Center to lead conversations on mobility. Manage and execute cornerstone events, including the annual Golf Tournament and Mobility Summit and convenings, to engage key stakeholders and elevate our community leadership. Serve as the Experience Command Center Lead by managing the monthly scorecard and preparing for Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), tracking progress against metrics that matter. Partner cross-functionally on key projects/initiatives with the ability to manage input from a variety of stakeholders, including nonprofit partners, internal business leaders, and government officials. Analyze and leverage data to inform strategies, measure impact, and extract actionable insights for continuous improvement. Maintain comprehensive documentation in alignment with community outcomes to support all project initiatives. Represent Capital One in the community through networking, public speaking, and event attendance. Qualities of a successful candidate: Proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment. Results-oriented, highly motivated, and proactive with a focus on delivering outcomes. Flexible and willing to take on any task necessary to get the job done, even if it falls outside of usual responsibilities. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional judgment and the ability to deliver error-free work within tight timelines. Keen process orientation and ability to work independently to solve problems. Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities. Generative AI and Google suite proficiency. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or military experience At least 4 years of experience in project or process management Preferred Qualifications Experience in project or process management, event or marketing, corporate social responsibility, or community relations Experience managing grant portfolios and executing large-scale events or marketing campaigns 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. Plano, TX: $106,700 - $121,700 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 candidates 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 the Capital 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. 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