Principal Associate, Project Management - Tech Events

Principal Associate, Project Management - Tech Events
At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams.
About the Role:
The Tech Events team within Corporate Communications is looking for an energetic, creative and results-driven professional with experience in driving integrated, multi-dimensional, external-facing engagements at leading tech conferences. This role will support the sponsorship strategy for a broad and dynamic portfolio of events to build Capital One's reputation as a leading technology company.
This position requires strong project management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated experience and expertise in managing cross-functional teams, and a solid understanding of the latest trends in event production, sponsorships, and reputation building.
Job Responsibilities:
Exhibit deep understanding of the target audiences

• Work closely and engage with Accountable Executives across Tech and Enterprise teams to build trusted relationships
• Identify themes, topics and content that will resonate with target audiences (software engineers, developers, technologists) and meet strategic business objectives of positioning Capital One as a leading technology company through dynamic event sponsorships and activations
• Leverage data and insights to inform narratives and influence innovative and well-managed programming

Drive the development and execution of event strategies

• Contribute to the overall event strategy and roadmap and work closely with key leaders to develop a strategic portfolio
• Develop program and project plans for events, creating workstreams and deliverables for key stakeholders and partners
• Manage multiple workstreams during all event stages to ensure flawless execution
• Draft and lead the development of effective communications materials to include strategic plans, project status updates, and other communications documents for various audiences

Embrace research, measurement and analytical thinking as a means to drive Impact

• Ensure all work is executed through a lens of strategic impact and measurement, leveraging the latest tools and technology to showcase how our work is driving business outcomes and brand awareness
• Explore new and different ways of storytelling through event activations and sponsorships

Support Capital One enterprise communications

• Connect the dots across Tech Events and the broader Corporate Communications team to drive efficiencies and create value for our business partners
• Collaborate with enterprise communications team to ensure a consistent focus and narrative

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituents, including peers and executives, bringing simplicity to complex subject matters
• Creative, integrative problem-solving and structured thinking
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
• Experience and passion for driving associate learning and engagement efforts within an organization
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and influence skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning and managing meaningful tech event sponsorships that drive attendee engagement with a focus on tech content development, production logistics, and impact assessment
• Deep understanding and expertise in event management with a focus on achieving measurable results based on business intent and objectives
• Experience working, partnering with and influencing multiple constituents and stakeholders (internal and external), including senior executives

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
Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Project Manager
New York, NY: $128,000 - $146,100 for Principal Project Manager
McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900 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 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 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.
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