Design Project Manager Jobs in Virginia
Design Project Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with consistent openings across government contracting, defense technology, architecture and engineering, and commercial interiors, at every level from coordinator to senior program lead. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI International, and Gensler maintain substantial operations. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia are UX and digital product design management, interior architecture project delivery, and design coordination for large federal and defense programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
As a Director Project Management at Capital One, you will create strategy and lead a team through high priority projects for the company. You will collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company.
We are currently seeking a Director, Project Management to join our Enterprise Platforms & Software Design (EPS.xd) Operations team. You will think strategically about how teams work together and how systems and structures scale with a deep understanding of best practices in program management. In this role you will rely on your judgment to lead teams, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders, creating clarity, and maintaining a results-focused mindset to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
While you will report directly to the Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for EPS.xd, this role partners directly with the VP of eData Design, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner who will partner closely with executive leaders to drive and operationalize strategies. You will partner and work with the Chief of Staff offices for both eData Product and Tech daily, helping to drive and synchronize the eData business towards achieving its goals and objectives. You will be expected to be both a thought leader and effective executor. Success relies heavily on building authentic relationships with direct reports, peers, partners and leaders, as well as having familiarity with AI tools and application of these tools to enhance outcomes and drive efficiencies.
The Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our customers’ digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity, and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you’re an innovator and storyteller who embraces an environment where you can experiment, learn, and change banking for good, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be asked to handle a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Business & People Leadership:
- Responsible for developing operational strategy to address complex business challenges associated with a large, growing, design organization
- Advise and influence peers, design leaders, and business leaders on operational excellence that uplifts experience and business goals and imperatives
- Develop and manage a cross functional teams of design program managers, operations professionals, designers, and project resources within the design organization who are responsible for supporting design standards and practice management as well as portfolio management
- Standards & Practice Management
- Accountable for adherence to and evolution of design standards and practice management, as well as delivery principles and processes
- Provide functional leadership to team members on topics such as human centered strategy, research, alignment, analysis, process improvement, and change management
- Serve as a resource and collaborator with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners to collectively identify opportunities to improve products and experiences
- Advocate for the design process across the business as we continue to evolve our businesses
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Partner with design leadership on initiatives to help the organization effectively scale impact
- Craft and execute operational strategy (i.e. allocation, resourcing, prioritization) to drive experience outcomes
- Using best practices, bring order to complex programs, monitor and maintain the organization’s portfolio(s), and drive large bodies of design work forward
- Develop and manage key metrics on impact of design and the health of experience teams, proactively identifying and solving for any gaps
- Partner with enterprise teams to build and implement human centered operational programs (i.e., Human Centered Design, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Global Learning & Development) for the benefit of the larger organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
- At least 8 years of project management experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters / MBA degree
- 10+ years of project or program management of design deliverables and operations management
- 4+ years of people management experience
- 5+ years managing design teams
- 4+ years using and managing design tools
- 3+ years working with corporate teams
- Experience working directly with designers, researchers, and strategists
- Expertise in design development processes
- Expertise in understanding the PDLC/SDLC
- Expertise in design systems, design quality, and design measures
- PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
-
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: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Project ManagementNew York, NY: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Project Management
San Francisco, CA: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. 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 Careers@capitalone.com
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).
Director, Project Management - Design OperationsAt 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. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
As a Director Project Management at Capital One, you will create strategy and lead a team through high priority projects for the company. You will collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company.
We are currently seeking a Director, Project Management to join our Enterprise Platforms & Software Design (EPS.xd) Operations team. You will think strategically about how teams work together and how systems and structures scale with a deep understanding of best practices in program management. In this role you will rely on your judgment to lead teams, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders, creating clarity, and maintaining a results-focused mindset to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
While you will report directly to the Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for EPS.xd, this role partners directly with the VP of eData Design, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner who will partner closely with executive leaders to drive and operationalize strategies. You will partner and work with the Chief of Staff offices for both eData Product and Tech daily, helping to drive and synchronize the eData business towards achieving its goals and objectives. You will be expected to be both a thought leader and effective executor. Success relies heavily on building authentic relationships with direct reports, peers, partners and leaders, as well as having familiarity with AI tools and application of these tools to enhance outcomes and drive efficiencies.
The Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our customers’ digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity, and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you’re an innovator and storyteller who embraces an environment where you can experiment, learn, and change banking for good, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be asked to handle a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Business & People Leadership:
- Responsible for developing operational strategy to address complex business challenges associated with a large, growing, design organization
- Advise and influence peers, design leaders, and business leaders on operational excellence that uplifts experience and business goals and imperatives
- Develop and manage a cross functional teams of design program managers, operations professionals, designers, and project resources within the design organization who are responsible for supporting design standards and practice management as well as portfolio management
- Standards & Practice Management
- Accountable for adherence to and evolution of design standards and practice management, as well as delivery principles and processes
- Provide functional leadership to team members on topics such as human centered strategy, research, alignment, analysis, process improvement, and change management
- Serve as a resource and collaborator with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners to collectively identify opportunities to improve products and experiences
- Advocate for the design process across the business as we continue to evolve our businesses
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Partner with design leadership on initiatives to help the organization effectively scale impact
- Craft and execute operational strategy (i.e. allocation, resourcing, prioritization) to drive experience outcomes
- Using best practices, bring order to complex programs, monitor and maintain the organization’s portfolio(s), and drive large bodies of design work forward
- Develop and manage key metrics on impact of design and the health of experience teams, proactively identifying and solving for any gaps
- Partner with enterprise teams to build and implement human centered operational programs (i.e., Human Centered Design, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Global Learning & Development) for the benefit of the larger organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
- At least 8 years of project management experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters / MBA degree
- 10+ years of project or program management of design deliverables and operations management
- 4+ years of people management experience
- 5+ years managing design teams
- 4+ years using and managing design tools
- 3+ years working with corporate teams
- Experience working directly with designers, researchers, and strategists
- Expertise in design development processes
- Expertise in understanding the PDLC/SDLC
- Expertise in design systems, design quality, and design measures
- PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
-
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: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Project ManagementNew York, NY: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Project Management
San Francisco, CA: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. 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 Careers@capitalone.com
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).
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. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
As a Director Project Management at Capital One, you will create strategy and lead a team through high priority projects for the company. You will collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company.
We are currently seeking a Director, Project Management to join our Enterprise Platforms & Software Design (EPS.xd) Operations team. You will think strategically about how teams work together and how systems and structures scale with a deep understanding of best practices in program management. In this role you will rely on your judgment to lead teams, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders, creating clarity, and maintaining a results-focused mindset to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
While you will report directly to the Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for EPS.xd, this role partners directly with the VP of eData Design, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner who will partner closely with executive leaders to drive and operationalize strategies. You will partner and work with the Chief of Staff offices for both eData Product and Tech daily, helping to drive and synchronize the eData business towards achieving its goals and objectives. You will be expected to be both a thought leader and effective executor. Success relies heavily on building authentic relationships with direct reports, peers, partners and leaders, as well as having familiarity with AI tools and application of these tools to enhance outcomes and drive efficiencies.
The Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our customers’ digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity, and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you’re an innovator and storyteller who embraces an environment where you can experiment, learn, and change banking for good, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be asked to handle a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Business & People Leadership:
- Responsible for developing operational strategy to address complex business challenges associated with a large, growing, design organization
- Advise and influence peers, design leaders, and business leaders on operational excellence that uplifts experience and business goals and imperatives
- Develop and manage a cross functional teams of design program managers, operations professionals, designers, and project resources within the design organization who are responsible for supporting design standards and practice management as well as portfolio management
- Standards & Practice Management
- Accountable for adherence to and evolution of design standards and practice management, as well as delivery principles and processes
- Provide functional leadership to team members on topics such as human centered strategy, research, alignment, analysis, process improvement, and change management
- Serve as a resource and collaborator with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners to collectively identify opportunities to improve products and experiences
- Advocate for the design process across the business as we continue to evolve our businesses
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Partner with design leadership on initiatives to help the organization effectively scale impact
- Craft and execute operational strategy (i.e. allocation, resourcing, prioritization) to drive experience outcomes
- Using best practices, bring order to complex programs, monitor and maintain the organization’s portfolio(s), and drive large bodies of design work forward
- Develop and manage key metrics on impact of design and the health of experience teams, proactively identifying and solving for any gaps
- Partner with enterprise teams to build and implement human centered operational programs (i.e., Human Centered Design, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Global Learning & Development) for the benefit of the larger organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
- At least 8 years of project management experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters / MBA degree
- 10+ years of project or program management of design deliverables and operations management
- 4+ years of people management experience
- 5+ years managing design teams
- 4+ years using and managing design tools
- 3+ years working with corporate teams
- Experience working directly with designers, researchers, and strategists
- Expertise in design development processes
- Expertise in understanding the PDLC/SDLC
- Expertise in design systems, design quality, and design measures
- PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
-
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: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Project ManagementNew York, NY: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Project Management
San Francisco, CA: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. 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 Careers@capitalone.com
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).
Director, Project Management - Design OperationsAt 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. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
As a Director Project Management at Capital One, you will create strategy and lead a team through high priority projects for the company. You will collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company.
We are currently seeking a Director, Project Management to join our Enterprise Platforms & Software Design (EPS.xd) Operations team. You will think strategically about how teams work together and how systems and structures scale with a deep understanding of best practices in program management. In this role you will rely on your judgment to lead teams, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders, creating clarity, and maintaining a results-focused mindset to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
While you will report directly to the Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for EPS.xd, this role partners directly with the VP of eData Design, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner who will partner closely with executive leaders to drive and operationalize strategies. You will partner and work with the Chief of Staff offices for both eData Product and Tech daily, helping to drive and synchronize the eData business towards achieving its goals and objectives. You will be expected to be both a thought leader and effective executor. Success relies heavily on building authentic relationships with direct reports, peers, partners and leaders, as well as having familiarity with AI tools and application of these tools to enhance outcomes and drive efficiencies.
The Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our customers’ digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity, and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you’re an innovator and storyteller who embraces an environment where you can experiment, learn, and change banking for good, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be asked to handle a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Business & People Leadership:
- Responsible for developing operational strategy to address complex business challenges associated with a large, growing, design organization
- Advise and influence peers, design leaders, and business leaders on operational excellence that uplifts experience and business goals and imperatives
- Develop and manage a cross functional teams of design program managers, operations professionals, designers, and project resources within the design organization who are responsible for supporting design standards and practice management as well as portfolio management
- Standards & Practice Management
- Accountable for adherence to and evolution of design standards and practice management, as well as delivery principles and processes
- Provide functional leadership to team members on topics such as human centered strategy, research, alignment, analysis, process improvement, and change management
- Serve as a resource and collaborator with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners to collectively identify opportunities to improve products and experiences
- Advocate for the design process across the business as we continue to evolve our businesses
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Partner with design leadership on initiatives to help the organization effectively scale impact
- Craft and execute operational strategy (i.e. allocation, resourcing, prioritization) to drive experience outcomes
- Using best practices, bring order to complex programs, monitor and maintain the organization’s portfolio(s), and drive large bodies of design work forward
- Develop and manage key metrics on impact of design and the health of experience teams, proactively identifying and solving for any gaps
- Partner with enterprise teams to build and implement human centered operational programs (i.e., Human Centered Design, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Global Learning & Development) for the benefit of the larger organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
- At least 8 years of project management experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters / MBA degree
- 10+ years of project or program management of design deliverables and operations management
- 4+ years of people management experience
- 5+ years managing design teams
- 4+ years using and managing design tools
- 3+ years working with corporate teams
- Experience working directly with designers, researchers, and strategists
- Expertise in design development processes
- Expertise in understanding the PDLC/SDLC
- Expertise in design systems, design quality, and design measures
- PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
-
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: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Project ManagementNew York, NY: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Project Management
San Francisco, CA: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Project Management
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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. 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 Careers@capitalone.com
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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- Bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or a related field required
- PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred by Virginia employers
- Five or more years managing design projects from concept through delivery
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with federal contracting processes and government client requirements
Design Project Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design project manager in Virginia?
Most design project managers in Virginia start with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, architecture, interior design, or a related discipline, then build several years of hands-on project coordination experience. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold a Project Management Professional certification through the Project Management Institute or a specialty credential like NCIDQ for interior design-focused firms. A portfolio demonstrating end-to-end project ownership is often as important as a credential.
How much do design project managers make in Virginia?
Design project managers in Virginia earn a median of about $120,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,020 for the lowest 10% to over $179,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire design project managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring design project managers in Virginia right now include Amazon, Jacobs, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's large federal contracting base means many openings come from defense and technology firms that manage complex design programs alongside commercial and government interiors practices.
Which Virginia cities have the most design project manager jobs?
Herndon, Richmond, and Arlington lead Virginia for design project manager openings. Northern Virginia drives the largest share because of its concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and technology companies that require ongoing UX, digital, and workplace design management, while Richmond and Hampton Roads contribute openings tied to state government, healthcare systems, and commercial real estate development.
Are there remote design project manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than in many project management fields. About 60% of design project manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves digital coordination, stakeholder communication, and documentation that translates well to remote work. The most remote-compatible portions are UX and digital product design management, while roles tied to physical construction or interior fit-out typically require at least partial on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a design project manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a design project manager role from an adjacent position such as design coordinator, production artist, or project administrator within a firm that already knows your work. Large Virginia employers in architecture and federal contracting, including firms serving the Northern Virginia government corridor, regularly hire design coordinators and junior program administrators who grow into full project management responsibilities. Completing a PMP exam prep course and assembling a portfolio that shows ownership of even small-scale projects will give you a clear edge over candidates who rely on credentials alone.
Where can I find and apply to design project manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to design project manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries including defense contracting, architecture, technology, and commercial interiors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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