Director of Technology - Machine Learning Program Management

Company: Capital One
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector of Technology - Machine Learning Program ManagementAt Capital One, we believe that Machine Learning (ML) represents the biggest opportunity in financial services today, and is a chance to revolutionize the industry. Capital One 's commitment to Machine Learning has sponsorship from the CEO, the Board of Directors, and the executive committee of the company. The Center for Machine Learning is at the heart of this effort, and is leading the way towards building responsible and impactful tools, platforms, and solutions that leverage ML. - -As a Director of Technology on Capital One 's Enterprise Data Machine Learning team you will execute on high priority enterprise level initiatives, influence across our organization and drive the implementation of our Machine Learning strategy. Specifically you will lead and manage large scale programs around the building of enterprise wide Machine Learning capabilities. This role will be responsible for big picture thinking, strategic direction, presenting to executive stakeholders, and holding engineering teams accountable for overarching delivery goals. -Our Directors Have:

• An appreciation of and background with Enterprise-level platforms, products or services
• Experience with different product delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall, etc.) and the ability to apply the right approach to the right situation
• Ability to drive creation and facilitation of senior level governance meetings
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skillsResponsibilities:
  • Lead a program team focused on the building of enterprise Machine Learning capabilities
  • Partner cross-functionally with divisional stakeholders, product, design and technology teams while effectively driving program delivery
  • Understand and manage risks and dependencies in a dynamic environment that is constantly adapting to the changing needs of the customer
  • Provide clear scope definition across all areas of the program, including planning, communications, change management, and implementation
  • Identify and resolve risks & impediments to ensure that program delivery continues effectively and unencumbered
  • Leveraging problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent and risks are appropriately mitigated
  • Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure great delivery
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent program management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment.
  • Manage program communications with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomesBasic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor 's Degree
    • At least 7 years of technical project or program management experience
    • At least 5 years of people management experiencePreferred Qualifications:
      • Masters degree
      • 10+ years of program and project management experience
      • 7+ years of people management experience
      • 3+ years of AWS experience
      • 3+ years of Machine Learning experience
      • PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification -At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.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, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, 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.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 . 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 Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.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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